Baylor Dominates Minnesota, Advances in College Basketball Crown

Bears roll past Gophers 67-48 to reach semifinals

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:51am

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Baylor men's basketball continued its postseason run with a dominant 67-48 victory over Minnesota in the College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas. Three Bears players scored 15 points or more, led by Tounde Yessoufou's 19 points, as Baylor cruised past the Gophers to advance to the tournament semifinals.

Why it matters

Baylor's victory keeps the Bears in contention for a lucrative $300,000 NIL package that goes to the tournament champion, while even a semifinal loss would still net the team $50,000. The win also sets up a highly anticipated matchup between Baylor and Oklahoma in the semifinals.

The details

Baylor's balanced scoring attack proved too much for Minnesota, as Yessoufou, Obi Agbim (17 points), and Cameron Carr (15 points) all had big games to lead the Bears to the victory. Baylor's defense also stifled the Gophers, holding them to just 48 points in the contest.

  • The game took place on April 3, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The players

Tounde Yessoufou

A Baylor player who led the team with 19 points in the victory over Minnesota.

Obi Agbim

A Baylor player who scored 17 points in the win.

Cameron Carr

A Baylor player who contributed 15 points to the Bears' dominant performance.

Baylor

The men's basketball team from Baylor University that advanced to the semifinals of the College Basketball Crown tournament.

Minnesota

The men's basketball team from the University of Minnesota that was defeated by Baylor in the tournament.

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What’s next

Baylor will face Oklahoma in the semifinals of the College Basketball Crown tournament on Saturday, April 5, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. The winner will advance to the championship game.

The takeaway

Baylor's dominant performance against Minnesota showcases the Bears' depth and balance, making them a formidable contender for the College Basketball Crown title and the accompanying $300,000 NIL package. The semifinal matchup with Oklahoma promises to be an exciting clash between two of the tournament's top teams.