The Bears jumped out to an early lead over the No. 22-ranked Cougars, but a career night from Tounde Yessoufou (37 points) wasn’t enough to overcome former Baylor guard Robert O. Wright III (career-high 30 points) and top NBA Draft prospect AJ Dybantsa (36 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists).

The Red Raiders couldn’t miss Tuesday night, draining 14-of-19 3-pointers in the first half en route to a 55-point first half. The loss drops the Bears to 1-5 against Big 12 opponents, marking the program’s worst start to conference play since 2013-14.

Junior center Juslin Bodo Bodo has yet to play for the Bears this season due to an upper arm injury. Following the signing of Barcelona center James Nnaji, the High Point transfer will medically redshirt for the season.

Baylor lost the first road game they’ve had this season in Memphis Saturday 78-71. Turnovers and a high volume of missed shots exposed the team’s early weaknesses thus far.

The Bears replaced every scholarship player this offseason. They’ll face their first major test Sunday against Washington.

Midway High School product Caden Powell was born less than four months after Baylor hired Scott Drew. Now, he’ll be Drew’s first scholarship Wacoan.

The Bears spent Sunday afternoon in Indianapolis competing against the Indiana Hoosiers in an exhibition game. Despite a 76-74 loss record, there were several takeaways from the weightless matchup.

The Bears took to Germany this summer to represent the United States in the World University Games, hosted by International University Sports Federation (FISU).

The 6-foot-10 Midway High School graduate is a fluid athlete with a high motor. He led the Owls in scoring during AAC play.

After a superstar career at Midway High School, Rice forward Caden Powell is headed back to his hometown. The rising senior is the sixth incoming Baylor transfer, he announced Monday afternoon.