Bears Downed By Clemson 74-62 in Round of 32
The Bears fell behind early, nearly erased a 15-point second-half deficit, then missed key free throws down the stretch to see their season come to what feels like an early end.
Bridges, Bears Bomb Colgate from Deep, Win 92-67
Jalen Bridges led the Bears’ three-point barrage with five makes and 23 points to lead all scorers. Ja’Kobe Walter netted 19 points including three triples, and Jayden Nunn hit four from downtown on his way to 15 points.
No. 11 Bears Drop Regular Season Finale to Texas Tech, 78-68
The Bears had locked up the number three seed in the Big 12 tournament before tip-off thanks to a loss by Kansas at Houston. However, the loss was a disappointing way to head into the postseason.
Bridges' 32 Lifts Bears Past Longhorns on Senior Night, 93-85
The senior’s career-high point total came by virtue of a 6-for-7 three-point shooting performance and 10-13 free throw performance. He also snagged 9 rebounds in his 39 minutes.
Dennis Double-Double Leads No. 15 Bears Past No. 7 Jayhawks, 82-74
It was a very even offensive day for Baylor with all but one starter reaching double-digit points. RayJ Dennis, who led the Bears in scoring with 19 points, iced the game away late with multiple buckets and free throws.
No. 15 Bears Bully Frogs to Claim 62-54 Win
Scott Drew’s squad not only avenged their earlier 3OT loss to the Frogs but also earned their head coach a 15th 20-win season in the last 17 years.
No. 11 Bears Drop Overtime Heartbreaker to No. 2 Houston, 82-76
Yves Missi had a chance to break a 69-69 deadlock with just four seconds in regulation, but he could not convert his and-one opportunity.
No. 11 Bears Shot Down in Provo, Lose to Cougars 78-71
While Jalen Bridges put up 15 points and eight rebounds, the Bears’ defense could not handle the activity of the Cougars’ offense. Particularly, perimeter screens to spring open threes were brutal on Scott Drew’s squad, allowing a 14-for-36 performance from deep for BYU.
Nunn's Season-High 27 Points Lead No. 12 Bears Past No. 25 Sooners, 79-62
Nunn’s record night in a Baylor jersey was highlighted by a 6-for-9 performance from downtown before Austin Sacks put an exclamation point on the end with a step-back triple of his own.
Turnovers Doom No. 13 Bears at No. 4 Jayhawks, 64-61
The Bears were kept in the game by their star freshman duo of Walter and Yves Missi. Missi posted 21 points and eight rebounds in 29 minutes while Walter scored 17 and grabbed eight rebounds of his own.
Monster Game from Missi Helps No. 13 Bears Past No. 23 Red Raiders, 79-73
With Missi’s ascendancy and the Bears’ winning streak, Baylor now sits second in the Big 12. They are just a half-game behind No. 5 Houston (20-3, 7-3).
No. 18 Bears Overcome Refs, No. 12 Iowa State for Thrilling 70-68 Win
The biggest story of the night — despite Jayden Nunn’s heroics, a waved-off buzzer beater for the Cyclones, and a 20-0 run for the visitors — was the refereeing.
No. 18 Bears Find Way Past Scrappy UCF Knights, 77-69
Langston Loved put the Bears on his back by racking up 24 points and seven rebounds after the Knights jumped out to an early 18-8 lead in the first five minutes.
No. 9 Bears Dropped by Buzzer Beater in Final Big 12 Trip to Austin
The Bears did not hit a field goal between 9:10 to go and Bridges game-tying three with just five seconds on the clock.
Tang Stays Step Ahead, No. 9 Baylor Loses to K-State 68-64 in OT
Langston Love led the Bears offense with 15 points, but it was a dismal night for the team at that end of the court.
Bridges, Bears Knockout No. 18 BYU Cougars 81-72 in Conference Home Opener
In the first Big 12 basketball matchup between the two schools, physicality was key. Every point in the paint was hard-earned and 39 total fouls were called, 24 of which were on BYU.
Bears Survive Bad Shooting to Beat the Pokes in OT, 75-70
Langston Love, RayJ Dennis and Yves Missi did just enough to carry the Bears past the Pokes in the Big 12 opener.
No. 18 Bears Can Cornell 98-79 to Open Foster Pavilion
Freshman star Ja’Kobe Walter led all scorers with 23 points while grabbing nine rebounds. His four triples were key to the Bears growing a second-half lead.
No. 21 Duke Downs No. 10 Baylor in the Garden, 78-70
The holiday matchup was the first chance Scott Drew’s Bears have had at repaying Duke for a 2010 Elite Eight loss, but they could not get the job done.
No. 6 Bears Beat Seton Hall 78-60, Secure Win for Big 12 Over Big East
RayJ Dennis led with Bears with 15 points, five boards and seven assists while earning the Big 12 the seventh win of the Big East/Big12 Battle.