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Baylor Bears Set to Tangle with Oklahoma Sooners in Waco Showdown

As the Baylor Bears prepare to host the Oklahoma Sooners at the Ferrell Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their dominant performance. The Bears have shown a remarkable trend of high-scoring games, as evidenced by their recent 107-point explosion against Mississippi Valley State. In that game, Baylor's offense was on fire, shooting an impressive 67 percent from the field and a stunning 63 percent from beyond the arc.


Feb 8, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA;  Baylor Bears guard LJ Cryer (4) scores a three point basket over Oklahoma Sooners guard Grant Sherfield (25) during the first half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

However, it hasn't all been smooth sailing for Baylor. A trip to New York saw them fall short against Duke with a final score of 70-78. Despite this setback, they maintained a solid field goal percentage of 44 percent and were successful on three-quarters of their free throws.


The most concerning aspect for Baylor might be their performance against Michigan State in Detroit where they suffered an 88-64 defeat. The Bears struggled with turnovers in that game, giving up possession 21 times which led to a significant number of points off turnovers for Michigan State.


Feb 8, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA;  Baylor Bears forward Flo Thamba (0) dunks over Oklahoma Sooners forward Tanner Groves (35) during the second half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Looking ahead to the matchup with Oklahoma at home provides some comfort; playing at Ferrell Center has been advantageous for Baylor. With an ability to put up big numbers and capitalize on fast breaks as seen in previous games, maintaining control over turnovers will be crucial.


Fans can expect an exciting contest as both teams vie for victory on February 14th at Ferrell Center in Waco. The game is scheduled for tip-off at 2:00 AM local time and will be broadcasted live on ESPN Networks. Supporters should look forward to seeing if Baylor can harness its offensive prowess while tightening up its defense and ball control when facing off against the Sooners.


Feb 8, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA;  Baylor Bears guard Adam Flagler (10) scores a basket over Oklahoma Sooners forward Sam Godwin (10) during the second half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports
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