A defensive collapse in Fiserv Forum resulted in the 96-70 romping of the No. 6 Baylor Bears (5-2, 0-0) by the Marquette Golden Eagles (6-2, 0-0). The Bears coughed up 20 turnovers as four Marquette players scored in double figures, led by Oliver-Maxence Prosper’s 24 and 5 rebounds.
It was Baylor’s worst loss since 2007.
The game was decided early, when Baylor yielded a 7-6 to a 35-7 run by Marquette. That run was fueled by Marquette’s defensive intensity that turned Baylor over 13 times in the first half. Those led to easy shots in transition.