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No. 5 Baylor Bears Cruise to 117-53 in Season Opener Win

WACO, TEXAS — Today’s game had three goals: win, stay healthy, and run the fundamental stuff they’ve been drilling all offseason.

The Baylor Bears accomplished all three of those goals with a 117-53 win over Mississippi Valley State. Baylor was led by Adam Flagler with 21 points on an efficient 6-9 shooting. His calm demeanor helped lift the Bears out of sluggish moments of the game. He also tallied 8 assists.

Coach Scott Drew was especially pleased by the assists after the game: “Every coach in the country will take 27 assists to 9 turnovers every day of the week and twice a day on Sundays.