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TCU center Eddie Lampkin reacts after injuring his leg during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Sochan and shorthanded No. 7 Baylor get past TCU 72-62

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 19, 2022 02:35 PM EST

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) is helped from the court as he leaves the game with an apparent leg injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 10 Baylor beats No. 20 Texas 80-63 after losing big man

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 12, 2022 02:33 PM EST

Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 10 Baylor uses big second half to beat Kansas St 75-60

By David Smale Feb. 09, 2022 10:34 PM EST

FILE - Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan, bottom, covers his face after getting injured on a play in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. Baylor has gotten banged up over the last month, going from the undefeated No. 1 team to 4-4 over its last eight games. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe, File)
Injuries lead to inconsistency in Baylor slide from top spot

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 08, 2022 05:06 PM EST

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)
Akinjo scores 25 points as No. 8 Baylor overcomes WVU 81-77

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 31, 2022 11:39 PM EST

Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford (5) shoots a long 3-point shot in front of Baylor guard/forward Jordan Turner (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama tops No. 4 Baylor; 3rd win over '21 Final Four team

Jan. 29, 2022 07:03 PM EST

Baylor guard Matthew Mayer scores over Kansas State forward Davion Bradford, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune Herald, via AP)
No. 4 Baylor beats Kansas State 74-49 for 3rd win in row

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 25, 2022 10:33 PM EST

Baylor guard Matthew Mayer (24) shoots as Oklahoma guard Elijah Harkless (55) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Flagler, Cryer lead No. 5 Baylor past Oklahoma 65-51

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 22, 2022 05:23 PM EST

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) dunks the ball while being guarded by West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. (William Wotring)
Cryer, Mayer lead No. 5 Baylor past West Virginia 77-68

By John Raby Jan. 18, 2022 07:26 PM EST

West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges (11) protects the ball from Baylor guard Kendall Brown (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. (William Wotring)
Baylor Bears at West Virginia Mountaineers 1/18/2022

Jan. 18, 2022 05:58 PM EST

Oklahoma State forward Tyreek Smith, left, walks off with teammate guard Bryce Williams following their win over No. 1 Baylor in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Waco, Texas. Leaving the court for Baylor is Adam Flagler, right. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
No. 1 Baylor loses 2nd straight home game, 61-54 to Okla St

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 15, 2022 07:41 PM EST

TCU guard Francisco Farabello (3) gestures after making a three-point basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)
Flagler, No. 1 Baylor rally past TCU for 21st straight win

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 08, 2022 07:07 PM EST

Oklahoma coach Porter Moser reacts to a call against the team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Top-ranked Baylor beats Oklahoma 84-74 for 20th win in row

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 04, 2022 09:31 PM EST

Baylor guard Kendall Brown (2) looks for a shot past Iowa State forward George Conditt (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Ames. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Top-ranked Baylor holds on to beat No. 8 Iowa State 77-72

Jan. 01, 2022 04:41 PM EST

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua shoots from between Northwestern State's Zurabi Zhgenti, left, and Larry Owens during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
No. 1 Baylor wins 18th in row 104-68 over Northwestern State

Dec. 28, 2021 10:12 PM EST

Alcorn State head basketball coach Landon Bussie reacts to a play in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Trio scores 16 apiece as No. 1 Baylor beats Alcorn St 94-57

Dec. 20, 2021 09:16 PM EST

Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan (1) shoots a jump shot in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas Pine Bluff in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)
No. 4 Baylor dominates Arkansas-Pine Bluff for 99-54 win

Dec. 04, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Baylor forward Flo Thamba (0) is fouled by Arkansas-Pine Bluff forward AJ Stredic (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at Baylor Bears 12/4/2021

Dec. 04, 2021 06:24 PM EST

Stanford forward Jaiden Delaire, center Baylor guard Dale Bonner, right, reach for the ball while driving against Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 9 Baylor runs away from Stanford in 2nd half, wins 86-48

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 20, 2021 03:14 PM EST

Central Arkansas's Collin Cooper (14) goes up for a shot as Baylor's Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) and James Akinjo (11) defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
No. 9 Baylor makes 21 steals in 92-47 win over Central Ark

Nov. 17, 2021 10:52 PM EST