Behind King McClure’s 6-of-7 first half from deep and career high 29 point game, Baylor 10-6 (2-2) knocked off Oklahoma State 8-9 (2-3) 73-69. Baylor takes on Texas Tech at 5:00 on Saturday in the Ferrell Center.
In Baylor’s second game without Tristan Clark, things weren’t going well. Oklahoma State raced out to a 24-16 lead. The Bears couldn’t space the floor. Oklahoma State trapped ball screens, and Makai Mason picked up two early fouls. This looked like a blowout.
McClure took over. He finished the first half with 20 points, including several makes with a hand in his face.