Postgame Takeaways: #2 Baylor 105 Alcorn St 76

#2 Baylor (8-0) coasted to a 29 point win over Alcorn State (0-5).  The Bears had six guys in double figures led by MaCio Teague's 18 points.  Next up for the Bears is a road game at Iowa State Saturday at noon CST.  

Positives:

• Put Alcorn State away after losing the first media timeout 8-7.  The Bears outscored Alcorn State 73-28 to build a 80-36 lead around the 11 minute mark of the second half.  
• Offensive efficiency continues to be elite.  1.46 points per possession is great.  Ball movement and unselfishness was good until the last 10 minutes.  
• Balanced scoring, six players in double figures including 3 off the bench.  Good to see Jordan Turner and Zach Loveday both get in double figures for the first time in their Baylor career.  
• 18 offensive rebounds (56%) was good to see.  Making 81% of their free throws (25-31) was also encouraging.  

Needs Improvement

• Defensive rebounding and interior defense.  The Bears gave up 14 offensive rebounds (42% of misses) and also allowed Alcorn State to shoot 50% from the field from two point range.  
• Fouled too much.  Sent Alcorn State to the line to shoot 33 free throws.  
• Giving up 49 second half points.  Defense got sloppy.  Alcorn State outscored the Bears 40-25 the last 11 minutes.