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FWST: TCU survives late scare from Baylor to win Big 12 opener

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TCU survives late scare from Baylor to win Big 12 opener

By Drew Davison

A lengthy layoff between games didn’t matter. Neither did Jaylen Fisher being sidelined or freshman Kaden Archie hitting the transfer block.

TCU opened Big 12 play with a win, almost letting a 19-point lead slip away but eventually held off a late charge for an 85-81 victory over Baylor on Saturday afternoon at Schollmaier Arena. The Frogs (12-1) have won nine straight and didn’t show signs of rust despite their last game being Dec. 25 in Hawaii.

“It was certainly a great win and it’s good to start 1-0 in conference play,” coach Jamie Dixon said.

Desmond Bane led TCU with 22 points, his fourth 20-point game this season. Alex Robinson finished with 18 points and 10 assists, and JD Miller had 13 points and 10 rebounds.

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