Baylor Bears Narrowly Outscored by Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse
The Baylor Bears, ranked 13th, faced off against the 4th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks in a closely contested battle that ended with a final score of 64-61. The Bears now hold a record of 0-1, while the Jayhawks improve to 1-0.
At the iconic Allen Fieldhouse, the Baylor Bears showcased their resilience against the Kansas Jayhawks. Despite trailing by six points at halftime with a score of 34-28 in favor of Kansas, the Bears managed to close the gap during the second half. The team's effort was evident as they outscored their opponents in paint points with a total of 22 compared to Kansas's 30 and capitalized on second-chance opportunities by scoring an impressive 15 points from such plays.
The Baylor offense was led by their sharpshooting from beyond the arc where they made eight three-pointers at a rate of thirty-one percent. Their free throw accuracy also played a crucial role as they converted seventy-one percent of their attempts from the line into fifteen successful free throws.
Defensively, Baylor stood strong under pressure, pulling down an outstanding total of forty-two rebounds—thirty-nine personal and three team rebounds—which included eight offensive boards that provided additional scoring chances. They also recorded two blocks and five steals over the course of play but struggled slightly with turnovers having given up possession twenty-one times.
On individual performances for Baylor, it was truly a collective effort as twelve assists were distributed among players showcasing good ball movement despite an assist-to-turnover ratio standing at zero point fifty-seven. However, no player fouled out or was ejected which indicates disciplined defensive play throughout.
The home team did not let up easily either; Kansas demonstrated why they are highly ranked this season. With seventeen steals contributing to seventeen points off turnovers and eleven fast break points showing their ability to capitalize on quick transitions. Their field goal percentage stood slightly higher than Baylor's at forty-three percent including nineteen made two-point shots reflecting effective interior play.
As for upcoming events for loyal fans looking forward to supporting their team again soon: The next game for Baylor will be held on February 13th against Oklahoma Sooners at Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas. This game is scheduled for an evening tip-off at 8:00 PM Central Time and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 channel two hundred nine where fans can tune in live to catch all action from court side seats or comfort home couches alike without missing beat!