WACO, Texas — In a dominating performance, Jayden Nunn spearheaded the Baylor Bears with 19 points, including five shots from beyond the arc, guiding the team past Sam Houston with a decisive score of 104-67 in their home opener on Tuesday night.

The Bears, now holding a 2-1 record, featured notable double-doubles from Norchad Omier, who arrived from Miami and tallied 18 points along with 10 rebounds, and freshman VJ Edgecombe, contributing 13 points and 10 rebounds. After suffering a significant 38-point defeat in a previous high-stakes match against Gonzaga, the Bears have bounced back impressively, including a win over then-ranked No. 16 Arkansas without trailing in their last two games.

Duke transfer Jeremy Roach added to the scoring with 12 points and dished out eight assists, while Josh Ojianwuna contributed 11 points, highlighted by a quick dunk just 10 seconds into the game, setting the tone for Baylor’s early lead. Both Robert Wright III and Jalen Celestine chipped in with 10 points each.

For the Bearkats, who currently hold a 1-2 record, Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 19 points. He was joined by Josiah Hammons with 14 points and Dorian Finister contributing 13 points.

**Takeaways**

For Sam Houston, Wilkerson, who was recognized as an All-Conference USA player and the leading scorer last season, demonstrated his skills by scoring 17 points before halftime. The Bearkats have undergone significant roster changes, with eight players having departed, replaced by four new transfers and five true freshmen.

Baylor showcased a strong offensive game with an efficient inside-out strategy, collecting 52 of their total 104 points from points in the paint and adding 42 points from three-pointers. Additionally, they converted eight free throws during the game.

**Key Moment**

A critical stretch occurred when Wilkerson sank three consecutive three-point shots in little over a minute late in the first half, pulling the Bearkats closer at 46-35 with just under four minutes remaining. However, Baylor countered with a dunk from Ojianwuna and a three-pointer from Nunn, maintaining control and not allowing Sam Houston to close the gap further.

**Key Stat**

The Bears recorded an impressive field goal percentage of 58.6%, marking a successful home opener at their new arena, Foster Pavilion, which they moved into just this January.

**Upcoming Schedule**

Looking ahead, Baylor is set to face Tarleton at home on Sunday night, while Sam Houston will compete against Lamar on the same day.