LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — Baylor controlled its nonconference men’s basketball game against Minnesota from start to finish Wednesday, securing a 67-48 victory at T-Mobile Arena.

The Bears built a 31-26 lead by halftime and extended their advantage after the break, outscoring the Golden Gophers 36-22 in the second half. The defensive effort held Minnesota to its second-lowest scoring output of the season.

The result improved Baylor’s record to 17-16, while Minnesota fell to 15-18. Baylor entered the game as a 3.5-point favorite, and the combined 115 points fell well under the projected total of 146.