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Bears Drop Heartbreaker To Horns, Falls 82-77 At Ferrell Center
By Denton Ramsey, NCAA Basketball Sportswriter

WACO, Texas — Unfortunately for the Big 12’s green and gold, the Baylor Bears (17-7 overall, 5-5 Big 12) have now dropped three straight conference games.

On Saturday, Feb. 16 at the BU Ferrell Center, Baylor fell to No. 11 Texas (21-4, 8-2) in a home court heartbreaker - battling back for an unprecedented run with a little over 3:30 remaining - dropping an 82-77 decision under the Bears’ gold dome.

After shooting just under 24 percent in the first half, while going 1-for-17 from long range in that same stretch, Baylor hit seven three-pointers in the second half while draining 60 percent of their shots from the field (18-for-30).

LaceDarius Dunn and Henry Dugat led the BU hoops team in scoring, with both players putting up 19 points apiece in the Bears loss to the Longhorns.

Also scoring in double-figures for Baylor was Kevin Rogers (12 points), Curtis Jerrells (11) and Tweety Carter (11).

Damion James led the charge for UT, netting 19 points as Texas held on for another Big 12 victory to improve the Horns’ conference mark to 8-2.

Check back within the next hour or so for postgame analysis, quotes from coach Scott Drew and the Baylor basketball team, as well as final stats from tonight’s match-up…

Denton Ramsey may be reached via email at denton.ramsey@gmail.com

No. 11 Texas Holds On For 82-77 Victory Over Baylor
By Denton Ramsey, NCAA Basketball Sportswriter

WACO, Texas — It seems as though the Texas Longhorns had an answer for everything the Baylor Bears did.

Despite a remarkable run, with BU rattling off six straight points in a matter of seconds, the Bears fell to the Horns on Saturday evening, Feb. 16, at the Ferrell Center.

In front of a sold out and rowdy home crowd - the largest in the arena’s history - Baylor made a big comeback late, only to fall 82-77.

With the Bears down just one, 77-76 with 28.4 seconds remaining in regulation, Baylor’s Aaron Bruce called an untimely timeout - as BU was out of timeouts when he signaled to the officials for the call.

Due to Bruce’s momentary lapse of reason, Texas went to the other end for two free throws - with A.J. Abrams missing the second and the Horns on top 78-76.

However, LaceDarius Dunn missed a quick three for BU - forcing the home team to foul down the stretch as Texas hung on for a victory in Waco, defeating Baylor 82-77.

Check back soon for postgame quotes, notes and more…

Denton Ramsey may be reached via email at denton.ramsey@gmail.com

BU Drains Two Big Threes, Cuts Into UT Lead At 76-72
By Denton Ramsey, NCAA Basketball Sportswriter

WACO, Texas — The Baylor Bears, somehow, are back in the fight.

After a huge three-pointer by Dunn, followed by a steal and three by Dugat, Baylor finds themselves down just four, 76-72, with 1:05 remaining.

And the Horns were just forced to call a timeout after full-court Baylor defense prevented Texas from passing the ball inbounds.

Check back soon as this barn burner rolls on…

Denton Ramsey may be reached via email at denton.ramsey@gmail.com

Abrams Drains Three-Pointer After Bears Claw Back Within 10
By Denton Ramsey, NCAA Basketball Sportswriter

WACO, Texas — If the Bears have a hot-steak left in them, now is the time to break it out.

Texas’ A.J. Abrams just hit a big three for the Horns to put them back up by 13.

Baylor, down 74-61 with 3:39 left in regulation, need to start hitting some shots - and fast - as well as play solid defense down the stretch if they want to get back into this one.

Check back soon…

Denton Ramsey may be reached via email at denton.ramsey@gmail.com

Bears Battling Back, But Still Down 68-54 With 7:38 Left
By Denton Ramsey, NCAA Basketball Sportswriter

WACO, Texas — The Baylor Bears couldn’t be shooting much better than they are here in the second half.

Unfortunately for BU, the Horns are just as hot.

With 7:38 left in the game, Baylor is down by 14 points and needs to make some big stops - as well as hit some big shots - if they want to get back into this one.

Check back soon…

Denton Ramsey may be reached via email at denton.ramsey@gmail.com

Shooting Clinic Has Bears Down 55-42 As Teams Come Out Hot
By Denton Ramsey, NCAA Basketball Sportswriter

WACO, Texas — Despite LaceDarius “Kool” Dunn’s attempts to bring Baylor ever close to Texas, the Bears still find themselves on the short end of the stick - down 55-42 with 14:17 left in the game.

Both teams have been hot in the second half, as Dunn drained three straight three-pointers and UT answered almost every time.

Check back soon…

Denton Ramsey may be reached via email at denton.ramsey@gmail.com

Texas Takes 34-28 Lead Into Halftime, Bears Continue To Claw Back
By Denton Ramsey, NCAA Basketball Sportswriter

WACO, Texas — The Baylor Bears refuse to go away, battling back time and time again as Texas holds a 34-28 lead at the break.

Despite a first half that saw BU shoot miserably from the field, the Bears have hung in the contest - giving the home crowd a lot to cheer about as Baylor hits the locker rooms at the midway mark.

After falling behind by double-figures, Scott Drew’s Bears have clawed back into the game - with Baylor putting on a late scoring drive to cut the Horns lead to just six points through the first half of play.

And don’t count Baylor out when they are down at halftime — in fact, it appears as though BU prefers it that way, having made multiple comeback runs this season in the second half.

Anyone who keeps up with the green and gold knows that the Bears live and die by the three-point shot — and early on, Baylor’s three-point shots just aren’t falling.

Look for Baylor to come out shooting to begin the second half though, as Drew and the coaching staff have a lot to be proud of with BU down just six at the break.

As the Bears’ Kevin Rogers told me prior to tonight’s match-up, rebounding will be a key to a BU victory — and thus far, Rogers has done his part in pulling down some big boards for the home team.

In just over eight minutes, Baylor and Texas will exit their locker rooms and hit the hardwood for 20 more minutes of action.

If the Bears can come out hot — continuing to focus on the basics while searching to get their shooting touch back — they have a good chance of upsetting the Horns tonight in Waco.

Stick around, fans, this one is going to come down to the wire — just as the prior four match-ups with Texas have been…

Check back soon for second half live blogging, and be sure to check back at the game’s conclusion for postgame notes, quotes and more…

Denton Ramsey may be reached via email at denton.ramsey@gmail.com

‘Kool’ Gets Hot, Drains Big Three With Bears Down 29-20
By Denton Ramsey, NCAA Basketball Sportswriter

WACO, Texas — LaceDarius “Kool” Dunn is heating up - but despite the young guard’s efforts, BU is still in the hole - down 29-20 with 3:40 left in the first half.

Check back soon for the latest…

Denton Ramsey may be reached via email at denton.ramsey@gmail.com

Baylor Remains Cold, Officials Help Texas Cause As Horns Take 21-13 Lead
By Denton Ramsey, NCAA Basketball Sportswriter

WACO, Texas — I am sure coach Scott Drew doesn’t want to lose to Texas due to poor officiating.

But that’s not the only reason the Drew’s Bears are behind 21-13 with 7:50 left in the first half.

BU has begun the game shooting ice cold - and they hope to break out of that soon as they aim to make this a game against Rick Barnes’ Horns.

Check back soon…

Denton Ramsey may be reached via email at denton.ramsey@gmail.com

Bears Claw Back, Make It 12-9 Near Midpoint Of First Half
By Denton Ramsey, NCAA Basketball Sportswriter

WACO, Texas — The Baylor Bears are making a game of this, despite poor shooting early on.

With the Bears going just 4-for-20 to begin play, BU is still in the fight - down just three at 12-9 with 11:47 remaining in the first half.

Check back soon for the latest…

Denton Ramsey may be reached via email at denton.ramsey@gmail.com