Baylor (25-6, 12-6) takes on Kansas State (19-12, 8-10) at 8:00 on Thursday in the Big 12 Tournament. With a loss, the Wildcats are likely heading to the NIT and looking for a new coach. As a result, this will be a huge battle for the Bears.
The teams split the regular season series. Each team won on the other’s court. Baylor beat Kansas State in Manhattan 77-68. The Bears shot 9-of-20 from 3-point range in that one. When Baylor shoots that well, they’re almost unbeatable. But in Waco, the Bear’s offense disappeared in a 56-54 loss.