WACO, Texas – Texas Southern closed out non-conference play on Tuesday versus the Baylor Bears.
Al Freeman scored 21 points and ignited a key run that finally put No. 23 Baylor in control on the way to a 72-59 victory over Texas Southern on Tuesday.
The Tigers only trailed the Bears 44-40 in the second half before Freeman made a layup and then hit a three pointer to start a 10-0 run.
Johnathan Motley made a short jumper for his first points and Lester Medford made a three as well pushing the score to 54-40 with 11:11 left.
Malcolm Riley scored 18 for Texas Southern in the loss.
TSU was scheduled to host Hampton at home on Dec. 31
st but the contest has been cancelled.
The Tigers will face the Southern Jaguars at home on Saturday, Jan. 2
nd at the HPE Arena at 7:30 pm.
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