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Baylor Bears and Texas Longhorns Set to Clash at Ferrell Center

As the Baylor Bears prepare to host the Texas Longhorns at the Ferrell Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 25th at 7 PM, promises an exciting matchup in Waco.


Nov 28, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears center Yves Missi (21) looks to shoot against Nicholls State Colonels forward Mekhi Collins (0) during the first half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

The Bears have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few outings. Despite a strong performance against West Virginia with a convincing win where they shot an impressive 51 percent from the field and an exceptional 52 percent from beyond the arc, consistency has been an issue. This victory was shadowed by two subsequent losses; one against Kansas State where they struggled defensively allowing 75 points and another against Kansas where they gave up 87 points.


Analyzing these games reveals some trends for Baylor. Their three-point shooting has been notably volatile; while they excelled against West Virginia, they only managed to make 39 percent of their attempts in the game versus Kansas State. Rebounding is another area of concern as they were outrebounded in both losses.


On defense, Baylor needs to tighten up after allowing high shooting percentages from inside the paint in recent games – something that could be exploited by a Texas team known for its aggressive playstyle.


The Ferrell Center has been kind to Baylor this season; it's where they secured their commanding win over West Virginia. The home crowd support will undoubtedly be a factor that could energize the Bears and potentially disrupt the Longhorns' rhythm.


As we approach tip-off time on ESPN channel 206, all eyes will be on whether Baylor can leverage home-court advantage and rebound from their recent setbacks with improved defense and consistent shooting. Fans should expect nothing less than a hard-fought contest as these two teams vie for supremacy on court.

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