The Sam Houston Bearkats (1-1) go up against the Baylor Bears (1-1) at Foster Pavilion on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The game tips at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Watch Baylor Bears vs. Sam Houston Bearkats on ESPN+.

Kansas remained atop the first Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll of the regular season after winning a matchup of basketball bluebloods, while Gonzaga and Auburn cracked the top five after impressive opening-week wins and St. John’s led by Rick Pitino joined the rankings.

Jayden Nunn had 19 points with five 3-pointers to lead seven Baylor players scoring in double figures and the 12th-ranked Bears won their home opener 104-67 over Sam Houston on Tuesday night. The Bears (2-1) got double-doubles from Miami transfer Norchad Omier (18 points and 10 rebounds) and freshman VJ Edgecombe (13 points and 10 rebounds).