Akinjo scores 25 points as No. 8 Baylor overcomes WVU 81-77
Baylor guard Dale Bonner (3) defends against a three-point basket attempt by West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Baylor guard Dale Bonner (3) defends against a three-point basket attempt by West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Jan. 31, 2022 10:06 PM EST
Baylor guard Kendall Brown (2) defends against a 3-point basket-attempt by West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Baylor guard Kendall Brown (2) defends against a 3-point basket-attempt by West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Jan. 31, 2022 09:59 PM EST
West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges (11) dunks the ball after coming away with a steal as Baylor guard James Akinjo, right, looks on in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges (11) dunks the ball after coming away with a steal as Baylor guard James Akinjo, right, looks on in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Jan. 31, 2022 09:57 PM EST
Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) celebrates sinking a basket in front of West Virginia forward Dimon Carrigan (5) as fans cheer in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) celebrates sinking a basket in front of West Virginia forward Dimon Carrigan (5) as fans cheer in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Jan. 31, 2022 10:05 PM EST
Baylor guard Dale Bonner (3) moves to make a pass as West Virginia guard Kedrian Johnson (0) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Baylor guard Dale Bonner (3) moves to make a pass as West Virginia guard Kedrian Johnson (0) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Jan. 31, 2022 10:18 PM EST
Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan (1) defends against a drive to the basket by West Virginia forward Gabe Osabuohien (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan (1) defends against a drive to the basket by West Virginia forward Gabe Osabuohien (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Jan. 31, 2022 10:03 PM EST
Baylor guard Kendall Brown (2) and forward Flo Thamba (0) celebrate a basket by Thumba as West Virginia forward Dimon Carrigan (5) walks past in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Baylor guard Kendall Brown (2) and forward Flo Thamba (0) celebrate a basket by Thumba as West Virginia forward Dimon Carrigan (5) walks past in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Jan. 31, 2022 10:02 PM EST
Baylor's Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) and James Akinjo (11) defend against West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12), forcing him to pass the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Baylor's Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) and James Akinjo (11) defend against West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12), forcing him to pass the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Jan. 31, 2022 11:55 PM EST
West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins instructs his team late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins instructs his team late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Jan. 31, 2022 11:56 PM EST