Strong finish lifts No. 12 Baylor over Northwestern State
Baylor guard LJ Cryer (4) looks to pass against Northwestern State defenders Reggie Hill (1) and Greedy Williams (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. Baylor won 58-48. (AP Photo/LM Otero)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/LM Otero]
WACO, Texas (AP) — Jalen Bridges scored 12 of his 13 points in the second half, and No. 12 Baylor pulled away from Northwestern State in the second half for a 58-48 victory on Tuesday night. LJ Cryer and Dale Bonner added 11 points apiece for the Bears, who have won four in a row. DeMarcus Sharp had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead Northwestern State, while Ja’Monta Black added 17 points.
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Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) blocks a shot against Northwestern State guard Isaac Haney (3) as Baylor guard Dale Bonner (3) reaches in during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. Baylor won 58-48. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Northwestern State guard JaMonta' Black (4) looses his footing against Baylor forward Caleb Lohner (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Northwestern State head coach Corey Gipson yells from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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