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Baylor Bears Roar Past Arlington Baptist Patriots with Dominant Display on Both Ends of the Court

The Baylor Bears showcased their dominance in a commanding performance against the Arlington Baptist Patriots, finishing with a 124-61 victory. This result improved the Bears' record to 1-0, while the Patriots fell to 0-1. The game was held at Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas.


Dec 29, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) dribbles the ball upcourt during the first half against the Arlington Baptist Patriots at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

First Half


The first half saw an explosive start from the Green and Gold as they quickly established control over the game. With an impressive field goal percentage of 74 percent, they managed to put up 69 points by halftime. Tounde Yessoufou led the charge for Baylor with his remarkable shooting accuracy and defensive prowess, contributing significantly to their early lead.


Second Half


In the second half, Baylor continued their relentless attack. Cameron Carr's playmaking abilities were on full display as he dished out numerous assists while also adding points himself. The Bears' defense was equally effective; they recorded a total of eight blocks throughout the game and limited Arlington Baptist's scoring opportunities.


Dec 29, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Arlington Baptist Patriots guard Zion Bourgeois (24) scores a basket against Baylor Bears guard Dan Skillings Jr. (0) during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Despite some spirited efforts from Arlington Baptist's side, including their fast break points tallying up to 15 and a commendable free throw percentage of 77 percent, it wasn't enough to close down Baylor’s substantial lead.


Final Whistle


As time expired, Baylor celebrated a comprehensive win that highlighted both offensive firepower and defensive solidity. The final scoreline read: "Baylor Bears vs Arlington Baptist Patriots final score" - marking an emphatic start for them this season.


Dec 29, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Dan Skillings Jr. (0) drives to the basket against Arlington Baptist Patriots guard Jacob Overbeck (42) during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Looking ahead, fans can catch Baylor in action again when they face off against TCU Horned Frogs at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth on January 3rd at 2:00 PM EST. The match will be broadcasted live on TNT.


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