Baylor Bears NCAA Basketball News

Michigan is learning if it can't hit its three-pointers, the WolverinesA are going to have a hard time winning games this season.

It's been no secret that Baylor basketball has had its issues on the defensive end of the floor during Scott Drew's tenure.

Team 3 Totals 200 22-63 6-12 30 12 15 16 62 Team 2 Totals 200 26-58 15-21 47 18 11 13 72 Halftime: BU 32, IU 23.

ORLANDO - After losing 10 of its final 12 regular-season games last season, Baylor coach Scott Drew turned to a zone defense that carried the Bears all the way to the NIT championship game.

Dunn strong in OT in Baylor's 72-62 win over Iona Eds: APNewsNow. Baylor 72, Iona 62, OT.

ORLANDO, Fla. - JaMychal Green scored 22 points and Mikhail Torrance had 20 to help Alabama beat Baylor 79-76 in the Old Spice Classic on Thursday night.

During a season-opening four-game homestand, Baylor coach Scott Drew began to learn a little about his young basketball team.

Ekpe Udoh's mind wandered more than that of a typical college student. In class, he took notes, but can't remember what they were for.

Brittney Griner knows the more shots she blocks, the more offensive chances Baylor gets, which means more potential dunk opportunities.

Sunday's game against No. 8 Baylor offered a strong measuring stick for the Cal women's basketball team.

Baylor sharpshooter LaceDarius Dunn had a game-high 27 points despite sitting out most of the second half as the Bears dominated Hardin-Simmons on Sunday, 106-45. Ekpe Udoh and Quincy Acy added 13 points each and combined for 18 rebounds before the Bears cleared their bench with 12 minutes to play.

Notes: Today's game will conclude a season-opening four-game homestand for the Bears before heading to the Old Spice Classic at Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday through Sunday.

LaceDarius Dunn scored a game-high 32 points to lead Baylor to an 86-58 win over Norfolk State in the season-opener for both teams Friday night.

One-and-Dunn was Baylor's offensive strategy of the night. One pass to LaceDarius Dunn was all the Bears usually needed to light up the scoreboard in their season opener against Norfolk State.

LaceDarius Dunn scored 13 points and Baylor rolled to its third victory in four days to open the season, 61-45 over Southern University on Monday night.

Junior guards LaceDarius Dunn and David Tairu have been named the Phillips 66 Big 12 Player and Rookie of the Week for November 9-15 in voting by a panel of media covering the conference.

Ekpe Udoh hit a turnaround jumper from 18 feet at the buzzer to cap a second-half comeback that lifted Baylor to a 71-69 win Sunday over Hartford.

The Bears opened the season with an 86-58 thrashing of Norfolk State Friday night as LaceDarius Dunn scored 32 points and Ekpe Udoh collected 18 points, 11 rebounds and three blocked shots in his debut after transferring from Michigan.

Senior Tweety Carter has been suspended for the first four games of the 2009-10 season for an undisclosed team rules violation, Baylor head mena s basketball coach Scott Drew announced Friday.

Notes: The Baylor men's basketball team will open the season with three games in four days at the Ferrell Center.