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Baylor Bears Set to Clash with Texas Tech Red Raiders at Ferrell Center

As the Baylor Bears prepare to host the Texas Tech Red Raiders at the Ferrell Center, fans are eager for what promises to be an enthralling encounter. The Bears have been showcasing a dominant performance in their recent games, and this upcoming matchup is expected to follow suit.


Jan 17, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA;  Baylor Bears guard Adam Flagler (10) takes a shot against Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Jalen Tyson (20) and forward Kevin Obanor (0) in the first half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

The Bears' offense has been nothing short of spectacular, as evidenced by their last game against the Delta Devils where they amassed a staggering 107 points. Their shooting was on point with a 67 percent field goal percentage and an impressive 63 percent from beyond the arc. The team also demonstrated excellent ball distribution with 27 assists and maintained defensive pressure leading to 28 points off turnovers.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing in their previous outings. In a tough battle against Duke Blue Devils at Madison Square Garden, the Bears fell short despite putting up a good fight. They managed to shoot at a solid 44 percent from both field goals and three-point range but were outdone by Duke's higher scoring efficiency and free throw advantage.


Jan 17, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA;  Baylor Bears forward Josh Ojianwuna (15) stops to shoot against Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Kevin Obanor (0) and guard De   Vion Harmon (23) in the second half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

The game prior saw another challenging contest for Baylor when they faced Michigan State Spartans in Detroit. Despite improving their second-half performance significantly, turnovers proved costly as they gave away possession 21 times which translated into 29 points for Michigan State.


Fans can expect Baylor's resilience and offensive prowess to be key factors in overcoming Texas Tech's challenge. Playing on home turf at Ferrell Center adds an extra layer of confidence for the team; however, maintaining control of the ball will be crucial if they are to secure victory.


Jan 17, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA;  Baylor Bears guard Keyonte George (1) strips the ball from Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Jaylon Tyson (20) in the second half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

The scheduled tip-off is set for February 7th at Ferrell Center in Waco, TX. Fans not able to attend can catch all the action live on ESPN2 (channel 209) starting from 02:00 AM UTC (February 7th).

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