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Baylor Bears Primed for Redemption Against Cincinnati Bearcats at T-Mobile Center

As the Baylor Bears prepare to face off against the Cincinnati Bearcats, all eyes are on what promises to be a thrilling encounter at the T-Mobile Center. The stakes are high, and fans of BAY can expect their team to come out with a vengeance after their recent performance.


Jan 13, 2024; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard RayJ Dennis (10) calls out a play during the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing on March 9th against Texas Tech Red Raiders, BAY fell short despite a valiant effort, scoring 68 points. Their shooting from beyond the arc was lackluster at 24 percent and they managed only an assist-turnover ratio of 1.0. However, it's worth noting that they showed prowess in two-point attempts with a solid 55 percent completion rate.


Contrastingly, during their March 5th game against Texas Longhorns, BAY demonstrated what they're capable of when firing on all cylinders. They racked up an impressive 93 points with a free throw percentage that stood out at an exceptional 81 percent. Their three-point shooting was nothing short of spectacular at an astonishingly high rate of 69 percent.


Jan 13, 2024; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears forward Jalen Bridges (11) shoots over Cincinnati Bearcats guard Simas Lukosius (41) during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game presents BAY with an opportunity to capitalize on these strengths and address weaknesses shown in past performances. The key will be maintaining composure and minimizing turnovers while exploiting the paint where they've shown efficiency.


CIN comes into this matchup as formidable opponents who will not be taken lightly by BAY or its supporters. Their defense will test BAY's offensive strategies; thus it is imperative for Baylor Bears to establish dominance early in both halves and control the pace of the game.


Jan 13, 2024; Waco, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Wes Miller yells from the bench during the first half against the Baylor Bears at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

Fans should anticipate seeing Baylor Bears leveraging their fast break opportunities and converting them into crucial points as they did effectively against Kansas Jayhawks on March 2nd when they scored fifteen fast break points contributing significantly to their victory margin.


As we look ahead towards tip-off scheduled for March 14th at 8:30 PM local time in Kansas City, Missouri, fans can catch all the action live on ESPN Networks. This is more than just another game; it's about pride and proving that Baylor Bears have what it takes to bounce back stronger than ever before.

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