Baylor and Xavier met for the third time in program history, and for the first time since the Bears defeated the Musketeers in the 2012 Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA tournament. Baylor also won the only other matchup between the two schools.
After a slow start, another big second half from the Bears, including a big game from junior guard Manu Lecomte, helped Baylor knock off Xavier, 76-61.
“The crowd was tremendous today. They really gave us a boost in the second half,” said head coach Scott Drew. “It really helped with our defense. Xavier is a really tough team to prepare for.