For the first time since the January 20 double overtime game against Kansas State, Baylor held its opponent under one point per possession Saturday against the Longhorns. As a team that currently stands well outside the top 100 in defensive efficiency (adjusted or otherwise), Baylor should relish every good defensive outing it has.
Johnathan Motley's 24 point, 12-13 FG outburst is the deserving individual headline. On a macro level, however, Baylor's team defense earned this victory.
Baylor's zone defense forced Texas to turn the ball over early, which led to plenty of quality transition scoring opportunities. The Longhorns average a shade over 10 turnovers per game.