Published Jan 4, 2020
Bears ragged but have enough to top Texas in Big 12 opener, 59-44
Kevin Lonnquist  •  SicEmSports
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A rough offensive showing for No. 4/6 Baylor didn't spell doom. Rather some solid defense and Texas' own offensive issues allowed the Bears to come up with a 59-44 win in the Big 12 opener for both teams Saturday at the Ferrell Center.

Baylor (11-1, 1-0) shot just 31 percent from the field and was only 5-17 from 3-point range. However, they held Texas to 35 percent shooting including only 3-16 from behind the arc. Texas was also an abysmal 5-15 from the free throw line.

The Bears probably won this game at the line because they were 14-16 from the stripe. MaCio Teague led the way with 21 points. Jared Butler added 13.

Baylor travels to No. 22 Texas Tech Tuesday.