Feb. 1, 2006
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WACO, Texas (AP) -- Curtis Jerrells hit a 3-pointer from the left wing with 22 seconds left to give Baylor a 72-70 overtime win over Kansas State on Wednesday night.
The victory broke a 20-game Baylor losing streak, giving the Bears (1-6, 1-6 Big 12) their first win since a 67-59 victory over Colorado at home on Jan. 19, 2005.
After Jerrell's basket, Kansas State (12-6, 3-4) had two more chances. Lance Harris attempted a 3-pointer from the left side with eight seconds left. The ball rimmed out and Baylor's Kevin Rogers grabbed the rebound. The Wildcats tied up the ball with two seconds left and the possession went to Kansas State.
Kansas State inbounded to Cartier Martin, whose shot glanced off the backboard. Henry Dugat got the rebound for the Bears as time expired.
Rogers' putback tied the game 62-62 for the Bears with 1:21 left in regulation. Neither team could score in the final minute and Martin missed the winning jumper for the Wildcats at the buzzer.
Dugat, who scored 17 in the first half, led all scorers with a career-high 23 points. Jerrells added 15 and Aaron Bruce 10 for the Bears.
Clent Stewart led Kansas State with 19 points. Martin added 15 and David Hoskins 13.
Baylor trailed 23-13 with just over eight minutes to play in the first half but cut the margin to 33-32 at halftime. The Bears took their first lead of the game at 47-45 on Bruce's 3-pointer with 14 minutes to play in the second half.
