Ayoka Lee, Kansas State Upset No. 10 Bears

Manhattan, KS—To begin 2022, Kansas State made a statement by simply overpowering No. 10 Baylor 68-59 in what was the Big 12 opener for both teams.

It was Kansas State’s first victory over Baylor—who had won 36 straight times and owned a 41-9 all-time record vs the Wildcats— since January 27, 2004. The Bears will likely fall in the rankings, snapping their record 137 consecutive week streak of being ranked in the top 10.

The Bears held their only lead when they scored the game’s first basket. Otherwise, it was all purple as Baylor looked slow, timid and lethargic on both ends of the court.

Baylor was dealing with health concerns as three players did not travel due to being in Covid-19 health…