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Baylor Bears to Face Texas Longhorns at Moody Center in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Baylor Bears prepare to face off against the Texas Longhorns at the Moody Center in Austin, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent dominant performance. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 20th, promises to be a thrilling encounter in one of basketball's most electrifying venues.


Nov 28, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA;  Baylor Bears guard RayJ Dennis (10) scores a three-point basket against the Nicholls State Colonels during the second half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

The Bears have been showcasing an impressive offensive display in their past games. In their last matchup against the Delta Devils, they secured a resounding victory with a score of 107-48. Their shooting was exceptional; they hit 67 percent from the field and an outstanding 63 percent from beyond the arc. This level of accuracy will be crucial as they take on the Longhorns on their home court.


Defensively, Baylor has also been strong. They managed to rack up 12 steals and three blocks against Mississippi Valley State, which contributed significantly to their points off turnovers tallying up to 28 points. This defensive prowess will need to be on full display once again as they aim to disrupt Texas' rhythm.


However, it's not all smooth sailing for Baylor; despite winning two out of three recent games analyzed, they did suffer a loss against Duke with a scoreline of 70-78. While that game saw them shoot well from three-point range (44 percent), turnovers were an issue as they gave up possession 14 times leading directly to points for Duke.


The Moody Center is known for its raucous atmosphere which could play into Texas' hands; however, if Baylor can maintain composure and replicate their high-scoring offense while tightening up defense even further, there's every chance that fans will witness another commanding performance by the Bears.


Fans can catch this highly anticipated match-up live on ESPN Networks or attend in person at Moody Center come January 20th at what is sure time TBD local time.

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