George, Flagler pace No. 12 Baylor in win over Nicholls

Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) steals the ball from Nicholls State forward Edoardo Del Cadia (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)

Nicholls State guard Micah Thomas (3) drives against Baylor guard Adam Flagler during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)

Baylor guard Keyonte George shoots against Nicholls State forward Manny Littles (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)

Baylor guard Keyonte George (1) shoots a 3-pointer past Nicholls State forward Manny Littles (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)

Nicholls State coach Austin Claunch points to the bench during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Baylor on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)

Baylor guard Adam Flagler (10) shoots over Nicholls State forward Mekhi Collins (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)

Baylor guard Dale Bonner, bottom and Nicholls State guard Micah Thomas, above, tangle for the loose ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)