In a thrilling game at the Marriott Center, No. 25 BYU defeated No. 11 Baylor 78-71. Aly Khalifa shined with 14 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds. BYU's strong performance included 14 made threes and 18 second-chance points.
Oregon State leads Texas Tech 10-4 after 6 innings. Among the six hits for the Beavers are NO home runs. Bats are slumping.
13 games into Big 12 play, the BYU team picked to finish 13th in the preseason poll has a winning record in league and sits tied for 6th. https://t.co/HD6xqC8MDt
At Globe Life Field in Arlington, No. 7 Oregon State leads No. 22 Texas Tech 6-0 in the 3rd. Beavers scored one in the 2nd, five in the 3rd, chasing Tech starter Jacob Rogers and reliever Isaiah Rhodes. Rogers: 2+ ip, 4h, 5r, 4er, bb, 3k Rhodes 2/3 ip, 0h, r, er, 3bb, 0k
Below are BYU player-efficiency numbers from last night's home win over Baylor (Manley formula: PTS + REB + AST + STL + BLK - Missed Shots - TOs). The Magician was into his bag of tricks. https://t.co/NvLWi8OJKy
Jaxson Robinson is the only BYU player with at least one 3-pointer in all 13 Big 12 games; his 13-game 3-point streak is the 2nd-longest of his collegiate career (15 games last season). Jax has made multiple 3s in 7 of his last 10 games (4-for-9 last night v. Baylor). https://t.co/CZ42fEzAy9
Last night v. Baylor, six BYU players made 3s, including all five starters. https://t.co/bhD7KkZlxl
This episode of the @EyeOnCBBPodcast opens on Creighton snapping UConn's 14-game winning streak and launching Purdue back to No. 1 in the Top 25 And 1. 17:35: Is Houston's Jamal Shead a First Team All-American? 34:30: Utah State! WATCH: https://t.co/X03BI3fHpu
#BYU’s Mark Pope received high praise from his mentor, St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino after BYU defeated Baylor. #BYUHoops #GoCougs https://t.co/Vwc54fBarn
Analysis: No. 25 BYU ramps up its defense, gets a win it absolutely had to have over No. 11 Baylor, 78-71 Story by @drewjay https://t.co/hhHqohncbe
Aly Khalifa’s antics lead No. 25 BYU to win over No. 11 Baylor Story by @Harmonwrites https://t.co/HsmcMcG4Bp
Big 12 home teams are 5-0 this week with one more weekday game on tap tomorrow night (Oklahoma State at Cincinnati).
Tonight's crowd of 17,798 was BYU's second Big 12 home sellout, and third this season. BYU has drawn 17,000+ fans in three of its last four home games. Through seven Big 12 dates at the Marriott Center, BYU is averaging a league-best gate of 16,845 for conference home games.
After tonight, BYU is 19-0 this season when leading with 5:00 to play in regulation; under Mark Pope, BYU is 99-8 (92.5% win rate) when leading at the 5:00 mark.
After tonight, BYU is 19-0 when leading with 5:00 to play in regulation; under Mark Pope, BYU is 99-8 (92.5% win rate) when leading at the 5:00 mark.
At 5-2 in conference home games, BYU is assured of a winning Big 12 home record in its first season as a league member. At 19-7 overall, BYU has equaled its win total from all of last season (19-15). BYU evens its all-time series record with Baylor at 6-6. BYU is now 3-3 v.…
Aly Khalifa had 14 points, seven assists, and seven rebounds to lead No. 25 BYU to a 78-71 victory over No. 11 Baylor on Tuesday night. https://t.co/B2v9Y6NUCB
Numbers of note-- Aly Khalifa: 14 pts (5/7 FG, 4/6 3PFG), 7 rebs, 7 asts, 0 to, blk, stl. Baylor had won 92 consecutive games when outshooting the opponent; Baylor outshot BYU 49% to 44%, but Cougs get the W. 3PFGs: BYU 14/36, 39% Baylor 5/20, 25% A/TO: BYU 20/7 Baylor 8/9
BYU getting ready to finish off Baylor. Cougs have made 14 threes tonight. Terrific performance but Baylor’s D leaves much to be desired.
BYU leads 71-66 with 1:45 to go following the drive by BU's Jayden Nunn. Still right there for the taking.
BYU has its biggest lead at 62-54. Cougars have 13 offensive rebounds, leading to 18 second-chance points.
Bears tie it and then every break goes to BYu, loose balls and bounces going their way the past few minutes. Bears gotta respond done 8 with 8 to go.
Texas Tech took care of business Tuesday night against Texas-Arlington, making the Red Raiders 3-1 over the past five days at Globe Life Field. A look at the key developments tonight: https://t.co/9xX5UOMMqL
Bears 1 of their last 10 3s and that was a banked in shot from Bridges. Outside shots not falling while BYU has 10 made already.
Khalifa's treys continue to be a killer for Baylor. Cougars up 52-47.
Baseball final at Globe Life Field: No. 22 Texas Tech 13, UT-Arlington 1. Tech (3-1) finishes five-game road trip to Arlington at noon Wednesday against No. 7 Oregon State (4-0).
Halftime in Provo: BYU 42 Baylor 37 After trailing by nine with 10:00 to play, BYU goes on a 29-15 run to end the half and take a lead at the break for a 10th time in 13 Big 12 games. Aly Khalifa paced the Cougs with his first double-digit scoring 1st half at BYU: 11 points,…
Halftime: BYU 42, Baylor 37. Aly Khalifa has 11 points, has killed Bears from the 3-point line. Jalen Bridges tops BU with 10, Ja'Kobe Walter has 7.
BYU a 13-0 second chance points edge. Bears down 42-37 at halftime and gotta get the class figured out.
All knotted at 29 with 3:44 to go in the first half, Jalen Bridges has 10 to lead the Bears. He had 25 in the first game vs. BYU.
BYU takes its first lead of the game on a Dallin Hall 3-pointer, Cougars up 29-27 and on an 8-0 run.
Texas Tech 9, UT-Arlington 1 in the 7th. Tech added three runs in the top of the inning. Kevin Bazzell doubled and scored on a wild pitch. Gavin Kash walked and scored on Owen Washburn single. Washburn moved up on two walks and scored on a Gage Harrelson groundout.
Baylor leads BYU 13-8 at the 15:01 mark in Provo. Bears made their first four shots, 5 of 6 overall.
Cougar fans, it’s time! Super Tuesday: BYU vs. Baylor! #BYUHoops #GoCougs #Big12 https://t.co/u9H2nxxNhQ
In the top of the 6th, singles by Cade McGee and Owen Washburn and a run-scoring fielder's choice from Damian Bravo increased Texas Tech's lead over UT-Arlington to 6-1. In bottom of 6th, new pitcher Hudson Parker from Rowlett and Midland College is on for his second appearance.
Trendan Parish gave up singles to the first three batters he faced, Garrison Berkley's base hit driving in a run. But Parish recovered with a lineout double play and a forceout to end the inning. Texas Tech 5, UT-Arlington 1 going to the 6th.
The @byuROC is filling up and filling in ahead of No. 25 @BYUMBB v. No. 11 Baylor tonight at the Marriott Center. Pregame starts at the top of the hour on @byuradio SiriusXM 143, KSL 102.7 FM/1160 AM, BYUradio app, https://t.co/JWJo29ikZK with @jsnshep, @DurrantMark and me;… https://t.co/6ciHBRciIx
Tonight at Globe Life Field, Texas Tech has taken a 4-0 lead on UT-Arlington in the 3rd inning. Kevin Bazzell lined a two-run double into the left-field corner, and Gavin Kash hit a two-run homer into the right-center bullpen. Both with two outs.
DAILY COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGS: Here is Tuesday morning’s updated @CBSSports Top 25 And 1 — with some thoughts on Houston's Jamal Shead. 1. UConn 2. Purdue 3. Houston 4. Arizona 5. Tennessee 6. Baylor 7. Iowa State 8. Marquette 9. UNC 10. Kansas https://t.co/NQXFmmjHep
BYU v. Baylor (7 pm MST): NET BYU 10 Baylor 11 KenPom BYU 16 Baylor 12 BPI BYU 18 Baylor 13 SOR BYU 32 Baylor 10 KPI BYU 38 Baylor 13 Line BYU -3.5 KenPom win prob BYU 58% Numbers of note BYU is on a three-game home win streak. Baylor HC Scott Drew is 4-0 against BYU.
Latest Lunardi: BYU’s a 6 seed in Pittsburgh; nine Big 12 teams in the field. https://t.co/dIADr0l0ye
No. 6 Iowa State went toe-to-toe with No. 2 Houston Monday on the road. But falling behind by 13 points early doomed the Cyclones to their second loss in the past nine games -- and dropped them into second place in the Big 12 standings (for now). https://t.co/z3zC9qY4Y7
Iowa State (+8.5) hits the free throw, doesn’t foul and secures the cover 😅 ✅ https://t.co/RYSfJKKAnc
Final from Fertitta Center » Jamal Shead (HOU): 26 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds » Emanuel Sharp (HOU): 20 points » Mylik Wilson (HOU): 7 points, 6 rebounds » Houston improves to 23-3 overall, 10-3 in Big 12. Cougars take over sole possession of first place with 5 games left in… https://t.co/0n2nbfoP1Z
Curtis Jones on the breakaway bucket, 69-61 UH. Cyclones foul Sharp on the other end, down by 8 with 40.9 to play.
Iowa State can't convert on the lay-in. Huston leads 69-59 with a minute left and the ball.
Iowa State's defense fores the turnover. 2:11 to go, Cyclones down nine with the ball.
Milan Momcilovic gets the bucket. 66-57, Houston. 2:30 to go.
Keshon Gilbert called for his third foul of the game. Jamal Shead goes 2-2 at the FT line. 63-55 Houston with 3:18 to go.
Three-ball, Keshon Gilbert! 61-55, Houston. 3:40 to go.
Jamal Shead hits both free throws. Iowa State trails 61-52.
Robert Jones with the follow-up! Houston ahead 57-52, 5:15 to go.
A pair of Houston free throws makes it 57-50 Cougars with 5:45 remaining
Tre King with another! Houston leads 55-50, 6:30 to go.
Roberts is back into the game for Houston despite having four fouls. He gets the bucket and it's 55-47 Cougars
Emanuel Sharp commits his second foul of the game to take us to the under 8. No. 2 Houston 53, No. 6 Iowa State 47 2H | 7:47
Tre King, standup 3-pointer! Houston leads 51-47 approaching the under 8.
L.J. Cryer exits the game after being called for his fourth foul tonight. Then, Keshon Gilbert draws the foul going up and will go to the line, however he doesn't make either attempt and Robert Jones is called for the foul on the rebound. Houston leads 49-42, 10:23 to play.
Jamal Shead hits the three for Houston. UH ahead 49-42.
Looks like Keshon is alright. Three-ball! Houston ahead 46-38 approaching the under 12. https://t.co/kwIRclIPm0
Jamal Shead fires a three and hits it for Houston. 46-35, Cougars.
Keshon Gilbert, from DEEP! Houston leads 43-35, 13:20 to go.
Emanuel Sharp hits the 3-pointer and Houston's lead is back up to 11. Cougars ahead 43-32 with 14:45 to go in the game.
Three-ball, Tre King! He silences the Houston crowd. 38-32, Cougars.
Ja'Vier Francis with his first points of the game for Houston. 36-29, Cougars with 16:55 to go.
Tre King's rebound finds the bucket. Houston leading 34-29.
Halftime at Fertitta Center » Emanuel Sharp (HOU): 9 points, 3 steals » Mylik Wilson (HOU): 4 points, 5 rebounds » Milan Momcilovic (ISU): 7 points https://t.co/9v8RLN7adb
Curtis Jones hits a 3-pointer as No. 6 Iowa State pulls within 28-23 with 24.3 seconds left in first half
Milan Momcilovic, again. 24-16, Houston. 4 minutes to play in the first half.
And-1, Milan Momcilovic! He goes to the line and sinks the free throw. 22-14, Houston. 4:49 to play in the first half.
Houston counters with another three of its own. 22-11, Cougars.
Tamin Lipsey just finds Keshon Gilbert for the lay-in on the baseline. 19-8, Houston. 7:40 left in the first.
Iowa State is shooting 21.4 points and has six points. It's not easy going against college's basketball Defense Department.
Jackson Paveletzke called for the foul. Houston gets a pair of free throws. 17-4, Cougars.
Iowa State has two field goals 10 minutes into the game. Cyclones are 2 of 13 shooting.
Iowa State just comes out short on an athletic play from Tamin Lipsey trying to get the shot to fall. The Cyclones are called for a foul on Emanuel Sharp's 3-point attempt on the other end. He made 2 of 3 FT's. 15-4, Cyclones. 10:45 to play in the half.
Wilson with the and-1 for Houston. Keshon Gilbert goes to the bench with two fouls. Wilson misses the free throw. 11-4, Cougars.
Keshon Gilbert with a nifty move to get the assist on Tre King's layup. 9-4, Houston
Jamal Shead makes it 9-2 Cougars.
Emmanuel Sharpe gets Houston on the board first. 2-0, 90 seconds in.
There's the tipoff. Rob Jones got it back, but Houston collects the loose ball and starts with it.
Can No. 11 Baylor exploit No. 25 BYU’s shaky defense Tuesday night in Provo? | By @drewjay https://t.co/IU2HMNSvKE
Spirited practice here at the Marriott Center. BYU gets Baylor here tomorrow night in a huge game. Cougars have been one of the biggest surprises this season: 18-7 and 6-6 in first year in Big 12. https://t.co/ABX4HdQPDJ