Absolutely! As long as a team is hot and wins pretty much every other game soon before the postseason, what a "timely" loss can do is impressive. And Baylor's was to Oklahoma State in the conference tournament. My challenge to you is to name:
EVERY national title-winner over the years you can think of who DIDN'T win their conference tournament. I know there are loads.
EVERY national title-winner over the years you can think of who DIDN'T win their conference tournament. I know there are loads.