George, Flagler pace No. 12 Baylor in win over Nicholls
Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) steals the ball from Nicholls State forward Edoardo Del Cadia (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Jerry Larson]
WACO, Texas (AP) — Keyonte George scored 21 points, and No. 12 Baylor pulled away from Nicholls State in the second half of an 85-56 victory. George and Adam Flagler both made four 3-pointers for the Bears, who never trailed in their final game before opening Big 12 play. Flagler had 20 points and Langston Love finished with 17 on 5-of-6 shooting. Latrell Jones scored 18 points for Nicholls. Caleb Huffman had 11 points and eight rebounds.
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Nicholls State guard Micah Thomas (3) drives against Baylor guard Adam Flagler during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
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Baylor guard Keyonte George shoots against Nicholls State forward Manny Littles (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
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Nicholls State coach Austin Claunch points to the bench during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Baylor on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
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