Not only was Baylor in the desert, but they were also in a scoring drought during the first half. The Bears shot 26% from the field and were 1-for-9 from long distance finishing the first 20 minutes down 42-19.
After Baylor Basketball’s win over Cincinnati on Tuesday, Robert Wright III joined Ashley Hodge to take calls and answer questions on our Postgame Show. Many questions touched on the resurgent defense and Wright’s process of adjusting to the college game and college life.
The Cyclones fought to hold a lead of eight-to-ten points through the first half before blowing things open to as large as a 25-point lead in the second frame.
Seven Bears reached double figure scoring on the night with 12 total Bears scoring. Jayden Nunn led the way with 19 points while Norchad Omier posted another double-double with 18 points and 10 boards.
Jayden Nunn and Norchad Omier led the way for the Bears with 16 and 15 point respectively with the Miami transfer grabbing 12 rebounds for a double-double.