In a closely watched college basketball game, Baylor University secured a significant victory over West Virginia University with a final score of 94-81. The game, which saw Baylor leading at halftime with a score of 42-34 and shooting 59%, was highlighted by standout performances from Ja'Kobe Walter, who led Baylor with 10 points, and Josh Ojianwuna, contributing 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals. Jesse Edwards led West Virginia with 11 points. Despite a technical foul on the West Virginia coach and the score narrowing to 81-67 with 4:58 to go, West Virginia managed to keep the game competitive. Baylor's win marks their second consecutive victory, placing them in solo third place in their conference with an 8-4 record, while West Virginia faces a season-high losing streak, dropping into a last-place tie with Oklahoma State at 3-9.
Final: (12) Baylor 94, #WVU 81 Season-high losing streak. Six straight defeats in the series, including four at home. The Mountaineers made it interesting near the end, but they're in last place in the Big 12. The Most Important Moments follow. 🔗 https://t.co/vrgbhtGdeG https://t.co/5Pu97H5Uf1
Baylor starts its Morgantown-Provo swing on a winning note, walloping West Virginia 94-81 for a second consecutive win that keeps the Bears in solo 3rd place at 8-4. West Virginia drops into a last-place tie with Oklahoma State at 3-9.
Baylor’s let WVU have just enough hope that they’re gonna make the last 1:35 of this game last 15 minutes
Bears lead down to 81-67 with 4:58 to go. A technical on WVU coach though is gonna give Baylor FTs. Lots of calls going against WVU right now.
Halftime: Baylor 42, West Virginia 34. Ja'Kobe Walter leads BU with 10 points, while Josh Ojianwuna has 8 points, 6 boards, 3 steals. Bears are shooting 59%. Jesse Edwards leads WVU with 11 points.