San Antonio Express-News

Baylor remains unbeaten

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Baylor coach Scott Drew knows given a choice, his players would rather being playing games. They won two in 23 hours.

“Coming back from break, you’re either practicing or playing,” Drew said. “I know guys would rather play a game than be in practice for two or three hours.“

Macio Teague had 18 points to lead six players scoring in double figures to lead the host Bears in a 105-76 victory Wednesday over Alcorn State, just a day after a 37-point win over Central Arkansas.

Preseason AP All-america guard Jared Butler added 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting.

Baylor (8-0) is the only Big 12 team without a loss.

Tyree Corbett had 24 points to lead Alcorn State (0-5).

No. 7 Tennessee tops No. 12 Missouri: Santiago Vescovi scored 15 points and Yves Pons and Jaden Springer added 13 apiece as the Volunteers handed the Tigers their first loss in the Southeaste­rn Conference opener for both teams.

The Volunteers (7-0) shot 50 percent from the field and were 5 of 7 from beyond the arc.

No. 23 Virginia beats Notre Dame: Kihei Clark had 19 points and five assists, and the Cavaliers continued their dominance over Notre Dame with a 66-57 victory at South Bend, Ind.

The Cavaliers (5-2, 1-0) improved to 12-0 in Atlantic Coast Conference openers under coach Tony Bennett and 10-0 in ACC regularsea­son matchups against the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame (3-5, 0-2) fell despite a career-high 28 points from Nate Laszewski

No. 25 Ohio St. routs Nebraska: Justin Ahrens came off the bench to score 18 points and freshman Zed Key added 14 points on 5-for-5 shooting as the host Buckeyes routed the Cornhusker­s.

Duane Washington Jr. added 13 points for Ohio State (8-2, 2-2 Big Ten).

The Cornhusker­s (4-6, 0-3) lost their third straight game.

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