Can Baylor Bears Claw Victory at Marriott Center Against BYU Cougars?

As the Baylor Bears prepare to face off against the BYU Cougars at the Marriott Center on February 21, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent dominant performance. The Bears have been showcasing a strong offensive game, as evidenced by their overwhelming victory over Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils where they scored 107 points with an impressive field goal percentage of 67 and a three-point percentage of 63.

However, it's not just the offense that has been clicking for Baylor; their defense has also been notable. In that same game against the Delta Devils, they managed to rack up 12 steals and three blocks, contributing to a significant number of points off turnovers (28). This kind of defensive pressure will be crucial when facing BYU in their home court.

The Bears' last away game was less favorable though. They faced a tough match against Duke Blue Devils at Madison Square Garden where they lost by eight points despite maintaining a solid field goal and free throw percentage both at 44 and 75 respectively. Their assists turnover ratio was lower than usual which might have contributed to this loss.

Looking back further into another neutral site encounter with Michigan State Spartans in Detroit, Baylor struggled with turnovers (21) which led to them conceding many fast-break points (17) and ultimately losing by a margin of 24 points despite shooting well from inside the arc (59 percent).

Baylor's ability to control turnovers while maintaining defensive intensity could be key factors in determining whether they can overcome BYU Cougars on their own turf. With both teams having strengths that could potentially exploit each other's weaknesses, this matchup is shaping up to be an exciting contest.

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN Networks as these two teams battle it out on February 21st at Marriott Center in Provo, Utah.