No. 4 Baylor 71, TT 68 Postgame Podcast & Thoughts

Observations

• After a 4-11 start at the free throw line, the Bears made 11 of their last 12 free throws.  
• Clutch senior performance by Devonte Bandoo who scored 18 points including 4-5 from 3 point range.  
• Freddie Gillespie had to battle on the glass tonight without Mark Vital.  Tech was able to focus their attention on Freddie but he was still able to grab 8 offensive rebounds.  
• Survived the game of his life from Kevin McCullar who was 4-4 from the field and 4-4 from the foul line.  He’s averaged over double figures in scoring the last 7 games.  
• Scott Drew 5-3 against Chris Beard, one of the best coaches in the history of the game.  
• Texas Tech has an NIT resume, but they have the talent, coaching and home court advantage to beat Kansas in Lubbock.  Having a 2 game preparation advantage is big.  
• You can’t win 11 in a row until you win 2 in a row, beat West Virginia.  

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