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Hoopin’ Around the Big 12: Baylor Isn’t Going Anywhere

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Over the last week, the Big 12 had a great week in another week of non-conference play. Baylor, Oklahoma, Texas Tech and West Virginia all won over top 25 teams. Let’s take a look at the notable games from the teams in the Big 12.

Notable Big 12 Results – Week Five

Tuesday, Dec. 7

Texas Tech 57, No. 13 Tennessee 52
Butler 66, Oklahoma 62

Wednesday, Dec. 8

West Virginia 56, No. 15 UConn 53
TCU 76, Utah 62

Thursday, Dec. 9

No. 23 Seton Hall 64, No. 7 Texas 60
No. 17 Iowa State 73, Iowa 53

Saturday, Dec. 11

Oklahoma 88, No. 12 Arkansas 66
TCU 68, Texas A&M 64

Sunday, Dec. 12

No. 2 Baylor 57, No. 6 Villanova 36

Well, the defending national champions won’t be going anywhere. Baylor hosted No. 6 Villanova, defeating the Wildcats 57-36. On Monday, the Bears were voted No. 1 in the AP Poll after Purdue lost to Rutgers. Baylor is 9-0, with notable wins over Villanova (57-36), Michigan State (75-58), VCU (69-61) and Stanford (86-48). Scott Drew lost four starters, two that went to the NBA, and look at his team back at No. 1 in the country.

Iowa State continues to impress people, still yet to lose a game yet at 10-0. The Cyclones landed at No. 11 in the poll released on Monday. Reminder: ISU went 2-21 last season and already have multiplied their win total from last year by five.

TCU had a great, quiet week, beating Utah and Texas A&M. Oklahoma and West Virginia beat ranked teams, helping them receive votes in the AP Poll.

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