No dunks for Griner in Baylor’s exhibition opener, 97-43 victory over St. Edwards

Griner scores 13, no dunks in first Baylor game

WACO, Texas — Baylor freshman phenom Brittney Griner had 13 points, four rebounds and three blocked shots while playing 19 minutes in the seventh-ranked Lady Bears’ exhibition opener Tuesday night, a 97-43 victory over St. Edwards.

All that was missing was a dunk.

More than 6,000 people attended the exhibition game hoping to see the 6-foot-8 Griner dunk the basketball like she did throughout high school in Houston, and seen worldwide on YouTube. She never attempted a slam.

Griner started the game and had seven points, two blocks and a steal in the first 10 minutes. She also played the first 9:15 of the second half.

Senior Melissa Jones led Baylor with 20 points on 8-of-8 shooting with three 3-pointers.