The first semi-final game in underway. Will it be the Texas Longhorns or the Baylor Bears advancing to the championship game? I've got my grapes, popcorn and orange soda to keep me alive during this coverage.
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Almost ten minutes into the game, and the Bears are in trouble, sinking into a 10-point deficit, largely thanks to the 3-point profficiency of Texas' A.J. Abrams and the suffocating play of the Texas defense and Dexter Pittman.
Still, the Bears seem like they're only regrouping. The Baylor Bear just came over and tried to get at some of my popcorn, feigned vomiting into the band and is now running from side to side across the Baylor endzone. It's a good day.
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A member of the Texas Longhorns just jumped towards a Baylor player, made no contact and landed on his stomach, and foul was called on the Bears. The band boos.
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We've reached the five-minute mark in the first half and it's not looking good for the Cinderella Bears, still down by nine.
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One of the things I love most about being down here on the floor is seeing all the fan's reactions to activity on the field. It's quite entertaining. Just remember, when you're in the stands reacting to a call, you are being watched by someone. Food for thought.
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Now we're at half-time. The Bears have calwed their way to up to a 6-point deficit now, but only time in the second half will tell if they will go to the ball. Stay tuned.
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The players have arrived back on the court for the start of the second half. The score remains: Texas-39, Baylor- 33
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With 15 minutes left in the game, we have a tie. 45-45. The whole stadium just exploded.
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We've reached the 10-minute mark 'till the end of the game and we are still tied, 55-55. Could this be anymore suspenseful? We're only playing for the title game here.
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Texas' Dexter Pittman seems to have suffered a stinger to his knee, he fell on the court and didn't get up for a few seconds. He continues to play, but seemingly favoring the other leg. Twice he's been fouled and he hasn't made a single free throw since the sting. That could be a huge offensive disadvantage for this Texas team, who rely heavily on his physical play.
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Five and a hald minutes left, Baylor takes the lead 59-57, all hope for the Bears is not lost.
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Three players are down. Texas' Dexter Pittman is not getting up, and Baylor's Kevin Rogers and Tweety Carter need assistance rising to their feet. No telling how this will affect either team's offensive game. Three and a half minutes left, still tied at 61-61. Crunch time.
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Baylor's Kevin Rogers and Tweety Carter returned to the court on the next drive. Texas' Dexter Pittman is on the bench.
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1.:08 left, 67-65 Baylor. Let the nails be bitten.
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27.2. seconds left, 69-67 Baylor. My heart just skipped every other beat for a couple seconds, I think I need to lie down.
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The Bears have officially clawed and torn their way into the Big 12 Tournament Title Game. The final score: Baylor-76, Texas-70.
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