CINCINNATI (Interstat) — The Cincinnati Bearcats used a powerful rushing attack and a strong defensive effort to defeat the Baylor Bears 41-20 on Saturday at Nippert Stadium.

Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown and also passed for two more scores. Running back Tawee Walker added 84 rushing yards and a touchdown as the Bearcats built a 24-14 halftime lead and never looked back. The Cincinnati defense was led by Trevon Gola-Callard’s 11 tackles.

Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson threw two touchdown passes but the Bears’ offense was held in check for much of the game. Cincinnati improves to 5-1 on the season while Baylor falls to 4-2.