Baylor Defeats Kansas State to Advance in Big 12 Tournament

Seventh-seeded Baylor overpowered Kansas State with a strong defensive showing and key contributions from VJ Edgecombe in a 70-56 victory.

VJ Edgecombe led Baylor with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Norchad Omier added a double-double with 12 points and 14 boards.
Baylor's defense held Kansas State to just 3 of 25 shooting from beyond the arc, effectively neutralizing their offensive efforts.
The Bears built a commanding 20-point lead early in the second half and maintained control throughout the game.
Kansas State's Coleman Hawkins, who scored 26 points in the previous game, struggled offensively, going 0 for 4 in the first half against Baylor.
Baylor will face No. 2 seed Texas Tech in the quarterfinals, a team that defeated them in their last matchup.