For the first time since joining the Big 12, BYU has a three-game conference win streak with a season-defining 93-89 overtime win against the Baylor Bears.

Tre Holloman scored all 12 of his points in the first half, Jaden Akins had 10 of his 12 after halftime and No. 7 Michigan

In two seasons in the Big 12, the BYU men’s basketball team had never won three league games in a row. More importantly, the Cougars were seeking their first Quad 1 win of the season. Mission accomplished on both fronts.

After a 15-point win against Utah on Saturday, the Bears find themselves clashing with a sharpshooting BYU offense in one of the most intimidating environments in the Big 12.

Scott Drew's Bears have been slogging away through the valley of injuries, winning the last two games entering Tuesday's contest at BYU.

Kansas State received something unexpected after Wednesday's loss to Baylor -- a motivational postgame speech from the opponent's head coach. Baylor coach Scott Drew, whose Bears (12-6, 4-3 Big 12)

Drew shared a story with the Wildcats about the time one of his Baylor teams began conference play 1-6 and rallied to finish with a 9-9 league record. Not only that, the Bears reached the championship game of the Big 12 Tournament and then pulled off a pair of wins in March Madness.

The search committee vetting candidates for the open UVA Basketball coach job is now looking over a fourth candidate – Scott Drew at Baylor.

A loss at Tennessee would not have hurt Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament resume. The Vols are No. 4 in the NET Rankings and were a 10.5-point favorite at tipoff; the Cats, who were without two starters for 95% of the game,

The Cougars finished tied for first place last season but did not qualify for the conference championship. They are the team to beat next fall.

Plus: Would LSU pull the plug on Brian Kelly with another 9-win season? Which Big 12 school can become a perennial CFP contender?

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues put veteran forward Brandon Saad on waivers Tuesday with the intent of sending him to the minors.