Baylor Bears Earn Big Road Win Over West Virginia Mountaineers

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The Baylor Bears men's basketball team earned a much-needed 63-53 road victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers, bouncing back from a 1-7 start in Big 12 conference play. The win showcased Baylor's ability to maintain a lead, highlighted by a strong performance from senior Obi Agbim, and underscored the need for the Bears to start games with more energy and intensity going forward.

Why it matters

Baylor was in desperate need of a conference win to keep their postseason hopes alive after a disappointing 1-7 start in Big 12 play. This road victory against a tough West Virginia squad demonstrates the Bears' resilience and ability to win close games, which will be crucial as they face a challenging upcoming schedule against ranked opponents.

The details

Baylor jumped out to an early lead, but West Virginia fought back to regain the advantage midway through the first half. However, a timely timeout by head coach Scott Drew and a four-point play by Cameron Carr allowed the Bears to reclaim the lead. Senior Obi Agbim then took over, hitting two crucial three-pointers and making key assists to help Baylor seal the victory. The win showcased Drew's ability to maintain a lead, as the Bears are 111-13 when leading at halftime over the past seven seasons.

• Baylor took the lead early in the first half.
• West Virginia regained the lead with 8 minutes remaining in the first half.
• Baylor called a timeout and Cameron Carr hit a four-point play to give the Bears the lead back.
• Obi Agbim hit two big three-pointers in the second half to help Baylor pull away.

What’s next

Baylor will have several days to prepare for their next game against Colorado before facing a tough stretch of ranked opponents in Iowa State, BYU, and Louisville.