Baylor Doesn’t Let Kansas Get in the Way of Its Big 12 Title Quest
Since Scott Drew took over as head coach in 2003, it has been a golden era for Baylor men’s basketball. The team, which had made just one N.C.A.A. tournament appearance since 1950, has now made eight of the last 12 tournaments, including four appearances in the final 16.
But one team has continued to stand in Baylor’s way: Kansas. Since the Big 12 began play with the 1996-97 season, Kansas has won 19 regular-season conference titles. No other team has more than three. Baylor has none.
So it was significant when Baylor defeated No. 9 Kansas, 77-69, on Monday night, to remain undefeated and No. 2 in the country. Guard Jared Butler had 30 points, 8 assists and 7 3-pointers.
“Whenever we play Kansas, it’s supposed to be a big game, and I love big games and big moments,” Butler said after the game.
