No. 5 Baylor (6-0) knocked off VCU (3-3) 69-61. Baylor takes on Michigan State at 10 AM tomorrow for the title.

The Bears led by two at halftime. When Baylor built a lead, VCU seemed to answer. The game was closer than the final score. VCU’s aggressive ball screen coverage gave Baylor fits, as the Bears finished with 19 turnovers.

But a win early in the season is always good. This team has a lot of new pieces, and to reach the heights it hopes to hit, Baylor has a lot to work with.

Three Takeaways:

1) Baylor has to handle hard hedging and doubles better- James Akinjo had a brutal first half.