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Big 12 Tournament - Baylor Defeats Cincinnati 68-56 - Recap

Baylor grabbed a 68-56 win over Cincinnati on Thursday, behind a 13-point effort from RayJ Dennis at T-Mobile Center.

Bettors who backed Baylor were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.5 at sportsbooks.

Yves Missi had 12 points for Baylor and Jalen Bridges chipped in with 12 points. RayJ Dennis had 6 assists for them, while Jalen Bridges was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Cincinnati got 15 points from Dan Skillings Jr. in a losing cause and another 12 points from John Newman III. Simas Lukosius contributed 5 assists for them, while John Newman III had 6 rebounds.

Baylor was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Baylor won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-23.