By Gio Gennero | Sports Writer
No. 8 Baylor triumphed over University of Incarnate Word on banner night to begin their title defense with a 87-60 victory. Baylor has won 25-straight non-conference games and is 26-1 at home dating back to Feb. 2020.
The massive Ferrell Center crowd got on their feet and erupted as the 2020-2021 Baylor staff as well as former and current players received their championship rings and unveiled their national title banner. Former Baylor guard and current member of the Utah Jazz MaCio Teague was in attendance for the game and said it was great to be back in Waco and finally get his ring.