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Baylor Bears Dominate Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Ferrell Center in Men's Basketball Showdown

The Baylor Bears, ranked 10th, showcased their dominance on the court with a resounding victory over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils. The final scoreboard read 107-48 in favor of the home team, marking a significant triumph for the Bears.


Dec 22, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Jayden Nunn (2) shoots the ball past Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils guard Rayquan Brown (0) during the second half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

In front of an enthusiastic crowd at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas, Baylor's offense was nothing short of spectacular. The team's field goal percentage was an impressive 67 percent from all ranges and an extraordinary 63 percent from beyond the arc. They managed to sink 19 three-pointers out of 30 attempts. Inside the paint, they were just as effective with a total of 40 points scored.


The Bears' defense also played a critical role in their win. With three blocks and twelve steals throughout the game, they kept pressure on their opponents constantly. This defensive effort contributed to twenty turnovers by the Delta Devils which translated into twenty-eight points for Baylor.


Dec 22, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Miro Little (1) is guarded by Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils guard Darrius Clark (13) during the second half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

On top of that, Baylor excelled with ball distribution as evidenced by their twenty-seven assists compared to only nine turnovers; this resulted in an assist-to-turnover ratio of three - a testament to their efficient and selfless play style.


Mississippi Valley State struggled against Baylor's robust defense and high-powered offense. They shot at a rate of forty-two percent from field goals overall and thirty-three percent from three-point range but could not keep pace with Baylor’s scoring onslaught. Despite putting up twenty points inside the paint and securing seven steals themselves, it wasn't enough to challenge Baylor’s lead at any point during the game.


Dec 22, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears forward Caleb Lohner (33) shoots over Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils forward Walter Hamilton (5) during the second half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

As for individual performances on both sides: while specific player statistics are not provided within this data set, it is clear that teamwork played a pivotal role for both teams given their collective stats such as assists and rebounds.


Looking ahead after this commanding performance by The Bears will be another home game where they face Cornell Big Red at Ferrell Center on January third at eight PM Central Time. Fans eager to catch more action can tune into ESPN+ for live coverage.

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