George And Flagler Lead No. 14 Baylor Over Oklahoma, 8272

© Provided by The Associated Press. Baylor defenseman Keyonte George (1) dives past Oklahoma defenseman Otegi Ove (3) during the first half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Idelot)

WACO, Texas (AP) — Keyonte George had 23 points, Adam Flagler had 20 and senior Jonathan Chamwa Chachua hit two vital 3-pointers as 14th seed Baylor held on to an 82-72 win over Oklahoma Wednesday night.

Flagler scored 14 points in the game's final at 13-11, the first of which was a jumper that brought Baylor back to stay.

Shortly after Flagler's field goal to Oklahoma's only second-half lead, Chamois Chachua hit his first 3-pointer. The 6-foot-8 forward, known as "Everyday John," scored two goals in 3 seconds on Saturday in his first game since February 12 when he tore ligaments in his left knee.

© Provided by The Associated Press. Baylor defenseman LJ Cryer (4) pauses to clear a goal between Oklahoma forward Tanner Groves (35) and defenseman Joe Pamisil (4) during the first half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Idelot)

Langston Love added 19 points to Baylor (18-6, 7-4 Big 12), who have won eight of nine games since losing their first three league games.

© Provided by the Associated Press Oklahoma defenseman Otega Oye (3) drives at Baylor forward Jonathan Chamua Chachua (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Waco, Texas ) over. (AP Photo/Rod Idelot)

The Sooners (12-12, 2-9) lost their sixth straight game in the conference, the last three after a 93-69 win, which is still hard to explain given their record at the time. 2 Alabama in the Big 12/SEC challenge. They lost 93-61 in West Virginia last weekend.

Grant Sherfield scored 15 points including 4 three-pointers while Milos Uzan added 11 points. Otega Ove and Joe Bamisile each scored 10 points.

© Provided by Associated Press. Baylor defenseman Keyonte George (1) shoots at Oklahoma defenseman Joe Bamisil (4) during the first half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Idelot)

Oklahoma only took the lead after the first minute when Tanner Groves returned the ball after Chamua Chachua blocked it and backhanded it 13:52 to make it 48:47. It ended 10-2 when Joe Bamasilli also saved his missed shot.

© Provided by Associated Press Oklahoma defenseman Bejan Curtis, 14, takes on Baylor forward Jonathan Chamua Chachua in the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Idelot)

Baylor got back in front to keep Flagler's rush before Chamois Chachua hit a 3 on the same possession that Jalen Bridges and Flagler missed from behind the arc. Chamoa Chachua and Flagler went 3 seconds in a row.

Bridges and Flagler each scored 3 seconds in the 1:30 final at Norman on Jan. 21 as the Bears defeated Oklahoma 62-60.

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Oklahoma won 30 straight games against Baylor through 2009, but the Bears have won 19 of 30 since then. This includes the last 11 games of the regular season.

© Provided by Associated Press Baylor forward Flo Tampa (0) catches a ball in the first half of a college basketball game Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Waco Oklahoma forward Tanner Groves (35) and defenseman Milos Uzan (12 ) over. Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Idelot)

Looks like Baylor will return to his throws. The Bears shot 46.6% (27 of 58) from the field and shot nine threes after a season-high 53.8% (35 of 65) on 10 threes Saturday against Texas Tech. This came after a four-game win streak at 37.1% or worse.

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Oklahoma plays No. 9 Kansas at home on Saturday and defeated the Sooners 79-75 on Jan. 10.

Baylor plays at No. 17 TCU on Saturdays. The Horned Frogs closed a 17-point gap on Jan. 4 in Waco to defeat the Bears 88-87.

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