By Ben Everett | Sports Writer
No. 1-seeded Baylor men’s basketball took care of business on its home floor against No. 8 seed Wagner 80-59 Tuesday night to move on to the second round of the NIT.
The Bears (19-14) jumped out to an early lead on the Seahawks (23-10) and never trailed in the opening round win.
Senior guard Manu Lecomte scored a game-high 24 points on eight of 14 shooting from the field, including going five for eight from the three-point line.
The Bears had a clear size advantage from the start.