Mario Kegler
Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) shoots as Iowa State forward Michael Jacobson (12) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 14, 2019. Iowa State defeated Baylor 83-66. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Horton-Tucker leads Iowa State past Baylor 83-66 in Big 12

By Avery Osen Mar. 14, 2019 02:52 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Talen Horton-Tucker hit five 3-pointers and scored 21 points

Baylor guard Makai Mason (10) is guarded by Oklahoma State guard Isaac Likekele, left, forward Cameron McGriff, center, and forward Yor Anei, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Likekele scores 23 for Oklahoma State in 67-64 win at Baylor

Mar. 07, 2019 12:35 AM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma State got a glimpse of its future with a pair of freshmen

Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) shoots over Kansas State forward Makol Mawien, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, March 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Wade, No. 16 Kansas State hold off Baylor 66-60

By Avery Osen Mar. 02, 2019 10:34 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — When Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year Dean Wade is at his

Baylor guard Makai Mason (10) shoots as Texas guard Courtney Ramey defends during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune Herald via AP)
Kegler, Baylor rally from 19-point deficit, beat Texas in OT

By Jason Orts Feb. 27, 2019 11:45 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Mario Kegler didn't get to answer when asked if he wanted the ball

West Virginia forward Lamont West, right, fouls Baylor guard Mark Vital, left, while driving to the basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Kegler, Baylor turn back West Virginia 82-75

Feb. 23, 2019 05:07 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — The first time Baylor played West Virginia, it barely had to sweat

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) shoots the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 15 Texas Tech breezes past short-handed Baylor 86-61

Feb. 16, 2019 04:50 PM EST
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — In the 18-game grind of the Big 12 schedule, Texas Tech couldn

Texas forward Dylan Osetkowski, left, and Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie (33) compete for control of a rebound during the first half on an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Roach scores 21 as Texas beats Big 12 co-leader Baylor 84-72

By Jim Vertuno Feb. 06, 2019 10:25 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Baylor's surprising run to the top of the Big 12 is over and the

Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie (33) shoots between Oklahoma forward Brady Manek, left, and forward Kristian Doolittle, rear, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Mason leads Baylor in 77-47 win over Oklahoma

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 28, 2019 11:20 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Baylor coach Scott Drew thinks it was just one of those nights

Baylor head coach Scott Drew looks at the bench after a turnover against Alabama in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Kegler, Mason help Baylor top Alabama 73-68 in SEC/Big 12

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 26, 2019 02:24 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor forward Mario Kegler woke up ready to face Alabama after