WATCH: Baylor star guard Keyonte George hits ridiculous 3-point buzzer-beater at the half
The Baylor Bears lead the West Virginia Mountaineers at the have 33-27 thanks to a ridiculous corner shot by the Bears’ true freshman guard Keyonte George.
It is yet another tough Big 12 battle for Baylor. The bears entered into tonight’s game with a 10-5 record but have yet to pick up a win in conference play sitting at 0-3. George has been a man on a mission tonight, leading all scorers with 15 points and is tied for the game-high in rebounds with six. No other player in tonight’s game has more than six points at the half.
After starting the season off on a high note, 7-2 in their first nine games, Baylor has struggled as of late, going 3-3. Their aggressive defensive style has been hit or miss this season as Baylor adapts to new faces and the rotation, such as West Virginia transfer forward Jalen Bridges. Still, if the Bears are going to up in Bridges’ former team on their home court, they will need to bear down on defense and get more amazing play out of their star freshman guard.
Baylor picks up first Big 12 win
Baylor was able to survive in the second-half thanks to George’s career night. The freshman sensation scored a career-high 32 points to lead Baylor to an 83-78 victory. Baylor’s other star guard Adam Flagler spent most of the night in foul trouble but was still able to finish with 19 points. With the victory, the bears pick up their first Big 12 victory on the season.
Up next for Baylor is Saturday’s matchup against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at home. Oklahoma State currently sits at 9-7 on the season and 1-3 in conference play. That game will tip off at 5 PM CT from the Bears’ home at the Ferrell Center and can be streamed from the ESPN APP.