Baylor Bears guard Pierre Jackson (55) celebrates with guard Rico Gathers (2), center Isaiah Austin (21) and guard A.J. Walton (22) react during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena. Baylor defeated Kentucky 64-55. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-US PRESSWIRE
Lexington, KY (Sports Network) - Pierre Jackson had 17 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals, as the Baylor Bears took down the eight-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, 64-55.
Isaiah Austin and A.J. Walton added 11 points apiece for the Bears (5-2), who avenged a loss to these Wildcats in the Elite Eight of the 2012 NCAA Tournament. With Saturday's victory, Baylor improved to 1-7 all-time against Kentucky.
Brady Heslip and Cory Jefferson each tallied 10 points for the Bears, who recorded the school's first non-conference road win against a ranked opponent.
Archie Goodwin ended with 17 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Wildcats (4-3), who failed to bounce back from a loss to Notre Dame on Thursday.
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