In a significant Big 12 basketball showdown on Tuesday night, No. 25 BYU hosted No. 11 Baylor at the Marriott Center, resulting in a 78-71 victory for BYU. This win marks BYU's fourth consecutive home win, improving their season record to 19-7 and 7-6 in the Big 12. A key to BYU's success was their three-point shooting, making 14 out of 36 attempts, setting a new Big 12 record for the team. Jaxson Robinson and Aly Khalifa were notable contributors, each landing four 3-pointers. Despite a strong start, Baylor, led by Jalen Bridges with 15 points, fell to a 19-7 season record and 8-5 in the Big 12. Following this game, Baylor is set to host No. 2 Houston.
Halftime in Waco » J' Wan Roberts (HOU): 11 points, 3 rebounds, 5 steals » Jamal Shead (HOU): 9 points, 5 assists » Ja'Kobe Walter (BU): 11 points » UH: 58.1% shooting; Baylor 11 turnovers https://t.co/AfuE8yaEbZ
Halftime: Houston 41, Baylor 25. It's been a thorough domination by the Cougars, who have shot 58.1% and held Baylor to 36.8% shooting. Bears also have 11 turnovers, and look flustered on both ends. UH is really, really good. But Baylor has looked shell-shocked.
Just about a perfect first half from Houston. Cougars dictated everything at both ends of the floor. Completely stifled Baylor offensively, didn’t allow anything besides the occasional Ja’Kobe Walter 3. Forced 11 turnovers. Won the paint battle, 20-4. Really impressive 20 mins.
J'Wan Roberts first half vs. Baylor: 11 pts on 5/6 shooting 5 steals 3 rebounds 3 assists And absolutely shredding the Bears' zone. Had him as our X-factor for Houston in last week's Power Rankings, and you can see why: https://t.co/lDX7eGVezu
Just a flawless half by Houston. They were even able to #autobench Ja'Vier Francis for the final 15 minutes and it didn't matter.
FIRST-HALF HEADLINES » ELEVEN Baylor turnovers in the first half » Cougars shooting 60% » J'Wan Roberts 11 points and 5 steals » They really like to boo L.J. Cryer
FIRST-HALF HEADLINES » ELEVEN Baylor turnovers in the first half » Cougars shooting 60% » They really like to boo L.J. Cryer
Shead just buried that triple 🔥 @UHCougarMBK https://t.co/zUETZlkBS2
J'Wan Roberts has 11 points on 5 of 6 shooting.
Jalen Bridges with @BaylorMBB's fourth triple of the game 👌 https://t.co/bPxdb1bFEY
UH's lead got to as much as 17, but Bears cut the gap to 11 on back-to-back 3s from Ja'Kobe Walter and Jalen Bridges. The question is, can Baylor get stops?
Where Bracketology projections stand for #BYU before their two-game road swing in Kansas. #BYUHoops #GoCougs #Big12 https://t.co/55i21NsBfx
BYU opened last night's game by making two of its first 11 three-point attempts, then proceeded to go 12-for-25 the rest of the way. After making four 3s in the opening 12:30, Baylor made one 3PFG in the final 27:30.
3 keys to No. 25 BYU’s 78-71 win over No. 11 Baylor Story by @drewjay https://t.co/DYKQaKoOxW
Final in Provo: BYU 78 Baylor 71 BYU wins its fourth straight home game to improve to 19-7 on the season and 7-6 in the Big 12. BYU made 14 of 36 three-point attempts; the 14 threes are a new Big 12 high for the Cougs. Jaxson Robinson and Aly Khalifa each had four 3s.
FINAL: No. 25 BYU 78, No. 11 Baylor 71. Cougars hit 14 from 3-point range in springing the upset. Baylor (19-7, 8-5) was led by 15 from Jalen Bridges. Bears will host No. 2 Houston on Saturday.
Top 25 showdown in the Big 12 tonight. #25 BYU vs. #11 Baylor 📍 Marriott Center #GoCougs #BYUHoops https://t.co/9aVergnWXN
No. 25 #BYU hosts No. 11 Baylor in a Top 25 showdown inside the Marriott Center on Tuesday night. #BYUHoops #GoCougs #Big12 https://t.co/lRZchrbonZ