Arkansas (1-1) was within 70-67 when freshman Boogie Fland, who finished with 17 points and seven assists, hit a long 3-pointer with 24 seconds left. Baylor then managed to break the press and freshman V.J. Edgecombe made two free throws.

On Saturday night, the Bears responded to that beatdown, holding on to beat No. 16 Arkansas 72-67 on at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Baylor built its lead to 33-22, but Arkansas used a 9-0 run as it battled back with a full-court press. A Bears turnover and a Fland 3-pointer cut the deficit to 33-31. A 9-2 run to close the half, capped by Roach's trey from the top of the key gave ...