Texas stomps Baylor in resounding 84-72 victory

An up-and-down season for the Texas Longhorns notched another high point on Wednesday at the Erwin Center with a resounding 84-72 victory over the Baylor Bears that arguably featured the team’s most complete performance.

For a team that entered the game having played 12 contests decided by six points or less, the ability to take control of the contest early and never relent was impressive, especially considering that Baylor entered the game with a six-game winning streak. The last two victories were blowouts, but Texas was able to render standout Bears guard Makai Mason ineffectual and only trailed for 17 seconds all game.

Baylor ranks among the top 20 programs nationally in offensive…