Baylor leads Colgate 33-23 in the first half, with Ja'Kobe Walter scoring 11 points. Colgate narrows the gap to 57-42 in the second half, but Baylor secures a 92-67 victory. Jalen Bridges and Ja'Kobe Walter lead Baylor in scoring. Baylor's strong 3-point shooting and defensive stats are highlighted as they prepare to face Clemson.
Brad Brownell says they're trying to represent "Clemson first, but certainly the ACC as well ... I've said that Pittsburgh and Wake Forest are both tournament worthy and could easily make Sweet 16s and advance. Not surprised at all our league has done well" this yr
Clemson MBB coach Brad Brownell at the podium now. Says Clemson has its "hands full" with No. 3 seed Baylor, which has "incredible" 3-point shooting and spacing and also rolls out multiple defenses. Bears were a scorching 16-30 (53%) on 3s yesterday vs Colgate
Quick look at Clemson's next foe, Baylor: -The Bears hit 16 shots from 3 vs. Colgate -Ranked third in the Big 12 in scoring (76.1 ppg) but were ninth in points allowed (73.2 ppg ) and 12th in FG% D (47%) -Tops in limiting opponent rebounds (29.9 rpg) -Tops in FTs attempted (424)
Quick look at Clemson's next opponent, Baylor: -The Bears hit 16 shots from 3 vs. Colgate -Ranked third in the Big 12 in scoring (76.1 ppg) but were ninth in points allow (73.2 ppg ) and 12th in FG% defense (47%) -Tops in opponent rebounds (29.9 rpg) -Tops in FTs attempted (424)
Quick look at Clemson's next foe, Baylor: -The Bears hit 16 shots from 3 vs. Colgate -Ranked third in the Big 12 in scoring (76.1 ppg) but were ninth in points allow (73.2 ppg ) and 12th in FG% defense (47%) -Tops in opponent rebounds (29.9 rpg) -Tops in in FTs attempted (424)
FINAL: Baylor 92, Colgate 67. Bears (24-10) advance to the round of 32 to face the Clemson-New Mexico winner. Bears shot 57.9%, led by Jalen Bridges with 23 points and Ja'Kobe Walter with 19.
Colgate has outscored BU 8-3 to open the second half, and Scott Drew calls timeout. Bears' lead is down to 57-42.
Colgate settling in, but Bears offense is cooking. 33-23 with 8 to go in the first half.
Baylor leads 33-23 with 7:59 left in the half. Bears haven't been able to bury Colgate, as the Raiders are shooting 65%. Ja'Kobe Walter having a big first half for BU with 11 points on 3 of 5 shooting from the floor. #notribjinx