Ja'Kobe Walter, Baylor vs Colgate. Live score, updates, highlights from 2024 March Madness

No. 3 seed Baylor and No. 14 seed Colgate will get March Madness action underway at FedExForum when they meet in the West region Friday as part of the 2024 NCAA tournament.

Baylor (23-10), making its 12th appearance in the NCAA tournament since 2008 under coach Scott Drew, is the heavy favorite. The Bears haven't lost their first game in March Madness since 2016.

Colgate (25-9) is making its fifth-consecutive NCAA tournament appearance after winning the Patriot League again and hoping for the first March Madness win in program history.

The winner will face the survivor between No. 6 seed Clemson and No. 11 seed New Mexico on Sunday.

Baylor vs Colgate live score updates in NCAA first round

Baylor and Colgate are en fuego

Lots of offense in the first half of this one. Baylor and Colgate are both shooting at least 60 percent from the field through the opening 12 minutes of action, but Baylor is still keeping the Patriot League champion at arm's length. It's 36-23 Bears.

Baylor's Ja'Kobe Walter is up to 11 points and the Bears already have six 3-pointers. Colgate, on the other end, has gotten eight of its 11 field goals on layups. Not a lot of stops so far by either side, inside or out.

Baylor off to fast start thanks to NBA draft prospects

Behind its two potential one-and-done NBA draft picks -- guard Ja'Kobe Walter and big man Yves Missi -- Baylor has jumped out to a 13-6 lead on Colgate. They each have two field goals, including a thunderous and-1 dunk by Missi. Colgate's Keegan Records has six points from the post to keep the Raiders afloat thus far.

Baylor and Colgate have tipped off in Memphis

The first matchup of the day at FedExForum is underway.

What channel is Baylor vs. Colgate on today? How to watch, stream live

• TV channel: truTV

• Stream:NCAA March Madness Live app

Baylor will tip off vs. Colgate on truTV. Streaming options include the NCAA March Madness Live app and Sling TV. Announcers for the game are Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Jim Spanarkel (analyst) and Jon Rothstein (sideline).

Baylor vs. Colgate start time, TV info, location

• Start time: 11:40 a.m. CT

• TV info: truTV

• Location: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee

Baylor vs Colgate preview

Baylor: The Bears are led by two potential one-and-done freshmen –.guard Ja'Kobe Walter and big man Yves Missi – but also boasts the only lineup in the country with six players averaging double figures in scoring. The Bears rank among the top 10 teams nationally 3-point percentage and offensive efficiency.

Colgate: Nobody from the Patriot League has been more successful than the Raiders, but they have yet to break through with an NCAA tournament win. They have, however, built second-half leads in two of their past three appearances. Colgate is led this year by sophomore Braedon Smith and a defense that ranks among the top 15 in fewest points allowed per game.

Baylor vs Colgate odds, betting line, spread

Odds according to BetMGM

• Spread: Baylor (-13.5)

• Over/under: 138.5

• Moneyline: Baylor (-1400)/Colgate (+775)

Baylor vs Colgate prediction, game picks

Baylor 80, Colgate 71: The Raiders will keep this closer than you think because of their experience in the NCAA tournament. But Baylor’s wealth of talent and potential one-and-dones – Walter and Missi – will be too much.

Baylor vs Colgate updates

Baylor: Guard Langston Love (ankle), questionable

Colgate: None

Baylor vs Colgate stats

Baylor

• PPG: 80.5

• PPG allowed: 71.2

• FG%: 48.3

• 3PT%: 38.8

• KenPom ranking: 15

Colgate

• PPG: 71.5

• PPG allowed: 63.2

• FG% 47

• 3PT%: 36.1

• KenPom ranking: 144

Baylor vs Colgate championship odds

Odds according to BetMGM:

BAYLOR: +3500

COLGATE: +200,000

Baylor basketball schedule 2023-24

The past five games of Baylor's 2023-24 basketball season. For the full schedule, click here

Colgate basketball schedule 2023-24

The past five games of Colgate's 2023-24 basketball season. For the full schedule, click here

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Baylor vs Colgate live score, updates: 2024 NCAA Tournament