The Baylor Bears (18-1, 10-1) fell for the first time this season to the Kansas Jayhawks (18-8, 12-6) 71-58. Tonight was Baylor’s first opportunity to win the regular season Big XII title.
Baylor’s sluggishness was evident against Iowa State on Tuesday, and it was present tonight, as well. Shots were short, the defense was a half-step late, and Baylor was absolutely dominated on the glass, where the Jayhawks out rebounded the Bears 48-28. Jalen Wilson alone pulled down 14 boards.
The game really got away from Baylor nearing the 10-minute mark of the second half, just after a Baylor run had brought the game back to a three-point margin.