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No. 3 Houston Defeats Baylor 65-61 to Complete Perfect Big 12 Road Record

L.J. Cryer leads the Cougars with 23 points as they secure their 10th consecutive win and prepare for the Big 12 tournament.

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Overview

  • Houston's L.J. Cryer scored 23 points, including six 3-pointers, against his former team, Baylor, in a tightly contested 65-61 victory.
  • The Cougars finished the Big 12 season with a dominant 19-1 record, securing a double bye in the upcoming conference tournament.
  • J'Wan Roberts recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, surpassing 1,000 career rebounds to join Houston legends like Hakeem Olajuwon.
  • Baylor's V.J. Edgecombe, a projected top NBA draft pick, led the Bears with 23 points, but the team has now lost four of its last six games.
  • Houston's 20-4 second-half run turned a seven-point deficit into a lead they maintained, marking their 14th consecutive road win and extending their national-best streak.