Baylor Basketball Reaches New Low in Blowout Loss to Kansas State

The Bears' disastrous season continues with a humiliating defeat against the struggling Wildcats.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Baylor Bears, who were already having a forgettable season, hit a new low on Tuesday night with a blowout loss to the Kansas State Wildcats. Despite facing a Kansas State team mired in controversy and with one of the worst records in the Big 12, Baylor was unable to capitalize, falling behind early and getting outscored 49-40 in the second half to suffer an embarrassing defeat.

Why it matters

Baylor was expected to be a contender this season after winning the national championship in 2021, but the Bears have struggled mightily, raising questions about the direction of the program under head coach Scott Drew. This latest loss to a struggling Kansas State team is a major setback and further damages Baylor's chances of making the NCAA Tournament, let alone competing for another title.

The details

Baylor's top scorers, Tounde Yessoufou and Cameron Carr, combined for just 26 points and only made one of their nine combined three-point shots. The Bears shot just 11-26 from the field. Baylor also struggled defensively, giving up 49 points in the second half to the Wildcats, who have been embroiled in controversy over the status of their head coach. Drew has tried various lineup changes and even brought in a former NBA player in James Nnaji, but nothing has worked to turn the team around.

  • Baylor entered Tuesday night's game against Kansas State having a forgettable season.
  • The Wildcats entered play on Tuesday tied for the worst record in the Big 12 and were publicly arguing whether their head coach deserved to be fired for cause.

The players

Tounde Yessoufou

One of Baylor's top scorers who struggled in the loss, combining for just 26 points and making only one of nine three-point attempts.

Cameron Carr

Another one of Baylor's top scorers who also struggled, combining with Yessoufou for just 26 points and making only one of nine three-point attempts.

James Nnaji

A former 31st overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft who Baylor head coach Scott Drew helped bring back to college, but Nnaji has been a non-factor throughout the season.

Scott Drew

The head coach of the Baylor Bears, who has tried various lineup changes and roster moves to turn the team around, but nothing has worked so far this season.

Jerome Tang

The former Kansas State head coach who is fighting his dismissal and has retained high-profile lawyers like Tom Mars to potentially pursue litigation against the university.

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What’s next

Baylor will look to rebound in their next game against Arizona State on Saturday, but their chances of making the NCAA Tournament are dwindling after this latest embarrassing loss.

The takeaway

Baylor's disastrous season has reached a new low, as the Bears were unable to capitalize on a struggling Kansas State team and suffered a humiliating defeat that further damages their already slim chances of making the NCAA Tournament. Head coach Scott Drew has tried various lineup changes and roster moves, but nothing has worked to turn the team around, raising serious questions about the direction of the program.