Box Score LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) No. 2 Kansas used a big run over the first 10 minutes to beat No. 23 Baylor 102-74 on Saturday in their Big 12 opener.
Taurean Prince had 13 of his 17 points in the second half for Baylor. Lester Medford added 15, all but three after the break, while Rico Gathers finished with 12 points and nine rebounds.
Devonte Graham added 15 points and Frank Mason III had 11 for the Jayhawks (12-1, 1-0), who charged out to a 22-4 lead, then turned back every attempt by the Bears (10-3, 0-1) to make it a game.
It was the Jayhawks' sixth straight win over Baylor - which has never won in 14 trips to Lawrence - and 25th consecutive conference-opening win. It was also their 31st straight win at Allen Fieldhouse, where No. 3 ranked Oklahoma will visit for another high-profile showdown Monday night.