Robert Wright III’s return to Baylor began with a loud chorus of boos during pregame introductions. It ended with the biggest scoring night of his career.
Wright scored 30 points—his first 30-point game—as 22nd-ranked BYU held off Baylor 99-94 on Tuesday night.
Cougars respond after rankings drop
The victory stopped a BYU skid that had contributed to a steep fall in the AP Top 25, with the Cougars dropping 13 spots before Tuesday’s matchup. Behind Wright’s scoring outburst, BYU found the response it needed in a tight road win.
BYU’s 99 points proved enough to withstand Baylor’s push, with the Cougars closing out a five-point win in Waco.