No. 12 Baylor beats Northwestern State 91-84 in OT

Posted December 18, 2013 9:06 pm

Associated Press

WACO, Texas — Kenny Chery scored 10 of his 20 points in overtime and No. 12 Baylor returned from an extended break with a 91-84 victory over Northwestern State on Wednesday night.

Chery had a steal in the first minute of overtime after Sabri Thompson lost control of the ball. Chery picked it up and drove to make a tough short jumper while being fouled. He shouted out while still sitting on the court after the ball went through the hoop to put the Bears (9-1) ahead to stay. He added the free throw.

There was an assist for Chery on Gary Franklin’s 3-pointer in the extra period. After Brison White’s jumper got Northwestern State within 82-80 with 2 minutes left, Chery drove for a layup and then made a 3-pointer after a shot-clock violation by the Demons (4-6).

Cory Jefferson had 22 points and 10 rebounds for Baylor, which was playing for the first time in 12 days. Rico Gathers had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Franklin added 11 points.

Jalan West had 26 points for Northwestern State.

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