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Perry Jones III scored a career-high 25 points and LaceDarius Dunn added 16 as Baylor beat Oklahoma 74-61 Tuesday night for its record 15th straight home victory.

A calm, collected and unguarded Perry Jones III stood under the basket Tuesday night and subtly pointed to the sky. A half second later, sophomore A.J. Walton responded with an alley-oop pass that Jones III slammed home, punctuating a 25-point effort in Baylor’s 74-61 win over Oklahoma.

There is a new defensive coordinator at Baylor. Baylorbears.com reported Friday that Phil Bennett will take the position while the Bears’ former defensive coordinator, Brian Norwood, moves to associate head coach.

The Huskies’ NCAA-record 90-game winning streak ended Thursday night with a loss to Stanford. Their nearly three-year hold on the top ranking ended Monday when they were overtaken by Baylor and dropped to No. 2 in The Associated Press poll. Connecticut had been the top team for a record 51 straight weeks, beginning Feb. 18, 2008.

If you want an idea of just how good this Jets team has turned into after back-to-back road playoff wins over Peyton Manning’s Colts and Tom Brady’s Patriots, let the only man to ever lead the Jets to a Super Bowl championship tell you.

After the final whistle blew in Baylor’s Wednesday night Texas Bowl matchup with Illinois, coach Art Briles tried as hard as he could to appreciate the progress his team made this season.

Despite facing a Gonzaga team that lost its leading scorer for much of Saturday’s game, No. 9 ranked Baylor fell to the unranked Bulldogs, 68-64. Freshman Perry Jones III’s team-high 19 points led the Bears, who were beat in the post and could not maintain an offensive rhythm.

Before speaking at Sunday’s press conference, a smiling head coach Art Briles slapped himself. He offered an explanation to the media in attendance, but there was more understanding among the reporters and camera operators than confusion.

It has been a momentary breath of fresh air for the Bears since their last regular season game on Nov. 20, but this year the breath is shorter than it has been in 16 seasons as they look to down the Fighting Illini Dec. 29 in the Texas Bowl.

A look back at the Bears’ 7-5 campaign

In 3 weeks, Baylor will head down to Houston, Texas, to face the Illinois Illini in the fifth Texas Bowl held at Reliant Stadium.

Baylor’s seniors will have one last game to wear the green and gold; they will have one last chance to showcase their abilities on the field and possibly earn their eighth win of this season. Here is a recap a just few of the seniors who have made an impact.

Driving to Houston to support our Baylor Bears in their first bowl game since 1994 will be an exciting affair. The real question is: What do you do in the down time before and after the game?

Around Reliant Stadium and downtown Houston, you can find a multitude of restaurants varying in cuisine, atmosphere and quality. Whether you want to eat close to the stadium or grab a bite on your way in from surrounding cities, you are guaranteed a great meal at these local favorites, including many one-of-a-kind eateries.

Sitting on a 500-acre plot of land that overlooks the Nile River in Uganda is an orphanage housing more than 50 children, about half of whom lost their parents to the violence of the Lord’s Resistance Army, a rebel group that has terrorized civilians in various regions of Africa for years.

One down, two to go for the No. 2 Lady Bears as they look to emerge from a dangerous three-game stretch of non-conference matchups that will bring Minnesota to Waco this Sunday at 1 p.m. and No. 9 Tennessee to the Ferrell Center Dec. 14.

LaceDarius Dunn scored 24 points, including six 3-pointers, as Baylor built a commanding second half lead to beat Arizona State, 68-54, Thursday night at the Ferrell Center.

Having sophomore Brittney Griner and redshirt sophomore Brooklyn Pope dominate in the paint has helped the Lady Bears’ to their 8-1 record. However, the backcourt has also played a big role in Baylor’s success.

Nebraska and Oklahoma State dominated the All-Big 12 team released Thursday by The Associated Press with six players each.

While men’s basketball says it has not underestimated any of their last five opponents, today’s game against Arizona State looks to be the stiffest competition before the semester ends.

In the two teams’ first-ever meeting, the Lady Bears defeated No. 16 ranked Notre Dame, 76-65, on Wednesday night at the Ferrell Center.

After holding three opponents in a row under 45 points, the No. 2 Lady Bears prepare to host one of the best defensive squads they have seen this season in No. 16 University of Notre Dame at 7 p.m. today at the Ferrell Center.

The 76th annual Heisman trophy will be awarded to the most outstanding college football player in the nation Dec. 11 in New York City.

Joakim Mikkelsen had a busy fall semester. He not only attended Baylor classes, but he participated in four golf tournaments, one of those being held in Argentina. He took some time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions about that tournament and Baylor men’s golf, among other things.

By Chris DerrettSports Editor LaceDarius Dunn scored 20 points, and three other Bears were in double figures as Baylor pounced…

By Matt LarsenSports Writer The Lady Bears (6-1) rolled to three home wins over Texas Southern, Liberty and Southeastern Louisiana…

By Rachel RoachSports Writer The Bears wrapped up the season strong against Texas Tech Saturday night. Baylor volleyball won, 3-1…