TULSA, OK – 14th-seeded New Mexico State put their game on upset watch at the half, but Baylor was able to lock down their defense in the second half and advance to the second round with a 91-73 win. Terry Maston scored 19 for the winning Bears, while Ian Baker scored 19 as well in the loss for the Aggies.
Craig Way and P.J. Carlesimo called the action on Westwood One Sports.