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Sports take: Baylor men’s basketball vastly exceeded expectations

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By Jessika Harkay | Sports Writer

The Baylor men’s basketball season has officially come to an end after the Bears were defeated by Gonzaga 83-71 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.

After a four-game losing streak prior to the tournament, all eyes were on the Bears to see if they could pull off a win in the first round against Syracuse.

Plagued with injury, lacking height and facing a general inconsistency, the Bears were the underdogs and miraculously pulled off the win after 16 lead changes to advance to the second round.