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Baylor Bears Dominate Sacramento State Hornets in Electrifying Showdown at Foster Pavilion

The Baylor Bears showcased their prowess with a commanding performance against the Sacramento State Hornets, securing a decisive 110-88 victory. This win propels the Bears to an impressive 5-1 record, while the Hornets fall to 3-3. The game was held at Foster Pavilion, where an enthusiastic crowd of 7,082 fans witnessed the action unfold.


Dec 2, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA;  Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) dunks the ball during the first half against the Sacramento State Hornets at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

First Half


The first half saw the Green and Gold establish their dominance early on. With a solid team effort, they managed to outscore the Hornets by 5 points, ending the half with a scoreline of 52-47. The Bears' offensive strategy was evident as they capitalized on fast breaks and points in the paint. Caden Powell's presence in defense was felt as he contributed significantly with his blocking skills.


Second Half


In the second half, Baylor continued their relentless pursuit of victory by extending their lead further. The team's efficiency shone through as they shot an impressive 60 percent from field goals overall. Michael Rataj played a pivotal role by contributing both offensively and defensively with his high shooting accuracy and crucial steals that turned into scoring opportunities for his team.


Dec 2, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA;  Baylor Bears guard Obi Agbim (5) scores a three-point basket against Sacramento State Hornets forward Shaqir ONeal (8) during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Game-Changing Moments


One of the game-changing plays for Baylor came when Cameron Carr executed a perfect steal leading to an exhilarating fast break that energized both teammates and fans alike. This moment marked one of several key turning points that helped solidify their lead over Sacramento State.


The Hornets struggled to keep pace despite showing resilience throughout various stages of play; however, turnovers proved costly against such formidable opponents like Baylor who capitalized effectively on these opportunities resulting in additional points off turnovers which further widened gaps between scores during critical periods within gameplay itself - ultimately sealing fate towards final outcome favoring home side's triumph over visiting squadron from California region today here inside venue located deep heartland Texas territory known affectionately among locals simply "Foster."


Dec 2, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA;  Baylor Bears guard Dan Skillings Jr. (0) drives to the basket around Sacramento State Hornets forward Mark Lavrenov (32) during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

As we look ahead towards future matchups involving our beloved Green & Gold warriors next scheduled contest set take place December sixth Memphis Tennessee where they'll face off against Memphis Tigers FedExForum arena starting promptly four-thirty PM Eastern Standard Time broadcast live nationwide CBS network television channel providing comprehensive coverage all aspects related event itself including pregame analysis postgame interviews exclusive behind scenes footage capturing essence what makes college athletics truly special experience shared millions passionate supporters worldwide every year without fail!


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