Syracuse was good enough to beat just about anyone tonight. Baylor was not just about anyone tonight. Behind an 8-of-13 start from three, Baylor knocked off Syracuse 78-69 to advanced in the NCAA Tournament. The Bears will take on Gonzaga on Saturday in the Round of 32. We’ll found out the time later.
Down 53-50 in the second half, Jared Butler took over. Makai Mason—a man who scored 16 first half points and finished with 20—left the game for a bit with an injury. Butler made a big layup, nabbed a steal and drilled two threes while Mason sat.