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Baylor Rallies for Big Road Win Over UCF as Big 12 Tournament Nears
Bears overcome second-half deficit to defeat Knights, showing resilience ahead of postseason
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Baylor built a big first-half lead against UCF, but the Knights battled back in the second half to tie the game late. However, Obi Agbim hit a clutch free throw in the final seconds to give the Bears an 87-86 road victory over the top Big 12 team. The win showcases Baylor's ability to overcome adversity as the conference tournament approaches.
Why it matters
Baylor has struggled to maintain leads this season, but this comeback win against a strong UCF squad demonstrates the team's growth and resilience heading into the crucial Big 12 Tournament. The Bears are looking to secure an NCAA Tournament berth, and this victory could provide momentum and confidence as they make their final regular season push.
The details
Baylor raced out to a 56-42 halftime lead, but UCF rallied in the second half to tie the game at 86 in the final seconds. With the game on the line, Obi Agbim stepped up and hit the game-winning free throw to give the Bears the 87-86 road victory. Agbim finished with 12 points and 7 assists, while Cameron Carr scored 26 points in the first half before being held in check late.
- Baylor led UCF 56-42 at halftime on Saturday, March 1, 2026.
- UCF battled back in the second half to tie the game at 86 with just seconds remaining.
- Obi Agbim hit the game-winning free throw with 1 second left on the clock to give Baylor the 87-86 victory.
The players
Obi Agbim
A Baylor player who hit the game-winning free throw to defeat UCF.
Cameron Carr
A Baylor player who scored 20 points in the first half before being held to just 6 points in the second half.
Tounde Yessoufou
A Baylor player who had an off game against UCF.
Scott Drew
The head coach of the Baylor Bears basketball team.
UCF
The opponent Baylor defeated, a top team in the Big 12 conference.
What they’re saying
“I'm proud as a coach because on the road it's hard, but when you have a lead and then lose it, a lot of teams would crack and these guys showed great resilience, fought back.”
— Scott Drew, Head Coach (si.com)
“Well, God's blessed us with some really talented players and we've seen different guys at different times. Sometimes it's Obi, sometimes it's Cam [Carr], sometimes it's Tounde [Yessoufou], sometimes Dan [Skillings], Mikey [Rataj], whoever.”
— Scott Drew, Head Coach (si.com)
What’s next
Baylor will look to build on this momentum as they face Houston on Wednesday, March 5, 2026, in their final regular season game before the Big 12 Tournament.
The takeaway
Baylor's ability to rally from a second-half deficit and secure a crucial road win against a top Big 12 opponent demonstrates the team's growth and resilience as they approach the postseason. This victory could provide the Bears with the confidence and momentum they need to make a deep run in the conference tournament and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament berth.
