By Matthew Soderberg | Sports Writer
No. 1 Baylor defeated unranked Floriday 72-61 Saturday in Gainsville, Fla. in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. The two conferences tied 5-5 for the second time in the past seven years.
After gaining a large lead by the second half, the Bears’ free throw shooting allowed them to hold on as they shot 15-16 from the line. The Gators shot 11-16 at the line and missed all three of the front ends of their bonus shots.
Baylor was down 17-9 early as the Bears struggled to make shots. Down eight with 13 minutes left in the first half, the offense erupted.