Baylor routs Pine Bluff 109-53
Isaac Williams IV scored a career-high 26 points off the bench in the lopsided victory.
By Yuki Melnyk ·
Baylor overwhelmed Arkansas-Pine Bluff in a 109-53 victory on Friday night, erasing any competitive tension within the first quarter. The Bears forced 34 turnovers, converting those mistakes into 51 points. Their defense and ball security dictated the pace of the game from the opening tip.
Isaac Williams IV provided the offensive spark as a reserve, recording a personal best of 26 points. He finished 7 of 13 from the field, including one three-pointer, and made 11 of 12 free throw attempts. His scoring surge helped Baylor build a 58-13 lead by halftime.
The Mingo brothers contributed significantly to the bench attack. Freshman Dylan Mingo recorded 15 points, five rebounds, and six steals. His sophomore brother Kayden added 13 points, including five during a 7-0 run to start the contest. Elijah Williams chipped in with 12 points, three steals, and three blocks, while Evan Chatman supplied nine points and six rebounds.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff struggled from beyond the arc, making just one of 10 three-point attempts. The Golden Lions shot 20 percent from the field overall. Macaleab Rich led the team with 13 points, and Jalen Tatum added 11. Baylor’s free throw shooting was efficient, with the team going 34 of 42 from the line.
The Bears improved to 2-0 in conference play, while Arkansas-Pine Bluff fell to 0-2. Baylor will host Yale on Tuesday. Arkansas-Pine Bluff travels to face No. 22 UCLA on Wednesday.
