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Baylor Bears Set to Clash with Iowa State Cyclones at Ferrell Center

As the Baylor Bears prepare to host the Iowa State Cyclones at the Ferrell Center, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter. The Bears have been showcasing an impressive performance trend, which suggests that they are in a strong position to take on their upcoming opponents.


Mar 4, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears forward Flo Thamba (0) shoots the ball against Iowa State Cyclones forward Robert Jones (12) during the second half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

In their recent game against Mississippi Valley State, the Baylor Bears demonstrated sheer dominance with a staggering 107 points compared to Delta Devils' 48. Their offensive efficiency was remarkable, hitting 67 percent from the field and an outstanding 63 percent from beyond the arc. The team's synergy was evident as they racked up 27 assists while maintaining a high assist-to-turnover ratio of 3.0.


However, it's not just their offense that has been turning heads; defensively, they've shown prowess too. In their game against Duke Blue Devils at Madison Square Garden – one of basketball's most iconic venues – despite falling short by eight points (70-78), they managed seven blocks and maintained a solid defensive stance throughout.


Mar 4, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Tre King (0) dunks against the Baylor Bears during the first half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

The trend continued in Detroit against Michigan State Spartans where they scored 64 points but allowed 88 points in return. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways such as fast break scoring and maintaining decent shooting percentages both from two-point range (59 percent) and three-point range (32 percent).


The upcoming game is crucial for Baylor as it provides an opportunity to bounce back from any setbacks and continue building momentum. Playing at home should give them an edge; historically, teams tend to perform better with the support of their home crowd.


Mar 4, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Iowa State guard Jaren Holmes (13) and the Cyclone bench react after a basket against the Baylor Bears during the second half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this exciting matchup on February 4th at Ferrell Center or tune into ESPN2 channel number 209 for national coverage. With both teams looking to assert themselves in this contest, it promises to be an engaging battle worth watching.

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