Jan 4, 2003

WACO, Texas (AP) - Lawrence Roberts scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead Baylor to a 78-50 victory over Texas-Pan American on Saturday.

Roberts scored eight points late in a 15-2 run late in the first half to help build a 37-22 lead at the break for Baylor (8-2). The Bears put the game away by opening the second half with a 14-5 run.

John Lucas scored 14, R.T. Guinn had 13, and Kenny Taylor added 11 for the Bears.

Kevin Mitchell and Allen Holcomb led Texas Pan-American (4-12) with 12 points each.

The Bears shot 48 percent from the field, while Texas-Pan American hit 36 percent. The Bears outrebounded Texas-Pan American 44-30.

Texas-Pan American led 12-11 midway through the first half. But four three-pointers fueled the Bears' run late in the half.