The #11 Baylor Bears proved to be just too much for the Washington State Cougars, escaping late with a 65-59 victory.
WSU (4-6) fought valiantly all game long, having a lead with just under 11 minutes to go. Baylor (8-2) outscored WSU from that point forward 23-16. The Cougars had a chance to bring the game within a possession, down by four with 39 seconds to go, but couldn’t get the shot to fall and Baylor dodged the upset from WSU.
The Bears entered the night ranked fifth in KenPom’s adjusted offensive efficiency rankings, but the Cougar defense was up to the task early and often.