No. 7 Baylor Edges Davidson in OT on Deng’s Layup With 3 Seconds Left
The finish punctuated a showcase that exposed Baylor's foul issues.
Overview
- Yuting Deng banked in the go-ahead layup with 3 seconds remaining in overtime to secure Baylor’s 74-72 win in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
- Charlise Dunn totaled 33 points and 11 rebounds for Davidson, scored all nine of the Wildcats’ overtime points, and tied the game with three free throws at 0:12.
- Taliah Scott led Baylor with 22 points but committed nine of the Bears’ 22 turnovers and fouled out just before Dunn’s tying free throws.
- Three Baylor starters had fouled out by the final possession, while Kiersten Johnson contributed 10 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks.
- Baylor improved to 5-1 two days after a loss to No. 19 Iowa at the WBCA Showcase, and Davidson dropped to 4-3.