By Michael Haag | Sports Writer
No. 10 Baylor men’s basketball program protected home court with an 80-63 victory over No. 20 University of Texas Saturday afternoon in the Ferrell Center.
The Bears (21-4, 9-3 Big 12) stuck with a seven-man rotation after a first half injury to junior forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua and were able to propel themselves to victory against the Longhorns (18-7, 7-5 Big 12).
“[I’m] really proud of how they stepped up when Jon[athan] went out but [it’s] bittersweet as a coach,” head coach Scott Drew said. “Jon’s so likable and everybody was hurting and feeling [for him].