Baylor Routs Arkansas-Pine Bluff 109-53
The Bears forced 21 steals, tying a school record, in a lopsided win at Foster Pavilion.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Basketball
Baylor defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 109-53 at Foster Pavilion in Waco on Friday, improving to 2-0 on the season. The Bears forced 21 steals, tying a school record, and led 58-13 at halftime.
Why it matters
The win extends Baylor's undefeated start and highlights a defense that generated turnovers at a historic pace. The margin also gave coaches extended minutes to rotation players early in the season.
The box score shows Baylor forcing 21 steals and tying its school record, with 14 coming in the first half alone. Baylor shot 5-29 from three-point range, and the final margin came after a 58-13 halftime lead.
The players
Baylor Bears
The men's basketball program of Baylor University, a member of the Big 12 Conference based in Waco, Texas.
Dylan Mingo
A Baylor guard who scored 15 points with 5 rebounds and 3 assists in the win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
The details
Baylor used defensive pressure to force turnovers throughout the first half, building a 58-13 halftime lead. Isaac Williams IV posted a career-high in points, while Dylan Mingo finished with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists in 32 minutes.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: Baylor defeats Arkansas-Pine Bluff 109-53 at 4:00 p.m. CT at Foster Pavilion.
Season Trajectory
The 21-steal performance matches Baylor's all-time single-game record and gives the Bears a 2-0 start that positions them early in the Big 12 race. Early-season defensive output like this often signals how the rotation will be used in conference play.
Dylan Mingo's line of 15 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists is relevant for fantasy managers tracking Baylor's rotation. The 109-point output also shows the team's scoring depth beyond its starters.
The takeaway
Early defensive pressure can shape a whole game, as Baylor showed by forcing 21 steals. Watching how a team converts turnovers into scoring is a useful lens for judging its season.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see Basketball coverage across Waco.
