Robert Wright III drew a foul and knocked down each free throws of a one-and-one with 2.2 seconds left to interrupt a tie, after which Norchad Omier hit a free throw within the last second to raise Baylor to a 61-58 victory over TCU on Tuesday evening in Fort Value, Texas.
Omier posted a game-high 19 factors with 12 rebounds for his sixth consecutive double-double. VJ Edgecombe completed with 18 factors, and Wright rounded out the Bears’ double determine scorers with 11 factors and 7 assists.
The Bears (18-12, 10-9 Massive 12) received their fifth straight sport at TCU (16-14, 9-10), which defeated Baylor earlier this season in Waco.
The victory helps the Bears solidify themselves as NCAA Event worthy whereas the Frogs are in a scenario the place they primarily must win the Massive 12 match to achieve a fourth straight NCAA Event.
TCU was led by Noah Reynolds’ 16 factors. Trazarien White completed with 11 factors.
It was a back-and-forth affair all evening. Baylor jumped out to an early nine-point lead within the first half, however TCU battled again to tie the sport at 35-35 by the break.
Within the second half, Baylor appeared en path to victory. The Bears went on a 15-3 run, capped with consecutive 3-pointers by Omier for a 52-42 lead with 10:15 left. Omier hadn’t made a number of 3-pointers in a sport since he knocked down two in opposition to Utah on Jan. 25.
However the Frogs bought again in it regardless of taking pictures 23.3 p.c from the sector within the second half. White delivered down the stretch, notably tying the sport at 58-58 with a layup with 23 seconds left. However the Bears answered within the last seconds.
Wright drew a foul in opposition to TCU’s Vasean Allette with 2.2 seconds left. Wright made each of his free throws, after which Omier was fouled with 1.0 second left. He made one among his two makes an attempt.
Each groups will conclude their common seasons on Saturday. Baylor hosts No. 3 Houston whereas TCU travels to Colorado.
–Area Stage Media