V.J. Edgecombe scored 19 points to lead No. 25 Baylor to an 81-56 rout of Big 12 Conference newcomer Utah on Tuesday in Waco, Texas. Norchad Omier contributed 15 points,

Utah had an awful shooting day. The Utes simply had a bad day all around on the offensive end, as they shot 31.8% from the field and hit only 7 of 30 3-pointers. Those shooting struggles extended to the free-throw line — an issue that’s plagued them for most of the season — as Utah made 7 of 13.

Baylor opened conference play with a bang, blowing out Utah 81-56. The Bears never trailed in the matchup after scoring the opening points 30 seconds into the game. Utah struggled mightily on offense.