Kansas Jayhawks Paint Baylor Bears into a Corner with Dominant Inside Game

The Kansas Jayhawks improved their record to 1-0 after an impressive 80-62 victory over the Baylor Bears, who now stand at 0-1. The game took place at Allen Fieldhouse, where the Hawks showcased their prowess in the paint and defensive strength.

First Half

From the start, Kansas set a commanding tone with Flory Bidunga leading the charge. His performance was pivotal as he scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. The Hawks' dominance in the paint was evident as they scored 42 points from inside, compared to Baylor's 18. This inside presence allowed Kansas to build a significant lead of up to 24 points during this period.

The Bears struggled against Kansas' defense, managing only a field goal percentage of 36 percent in contrast to Kansas' efficient shooting at 51 percent. Elmarko Jackson contributed significantly with his sharp shooting and defensive plays, adding pressure on Baylor's offense.

Second Half

As play resumed, the Jayhawks maintained their momentum with Darryn Peterson stepping up offensively by scoring crucial baskets that kept Baylor at bay. His contribution included an impressive field goal percentage of over 85 percent which helped sustain Kansas’ lead throughout.

Baylor attempted a comeback but was hindered by turnovers and missed opportunities from beyond the arc despite hitting some three-pointers at a rate of nearly 38 percent. Their efforts were further stifled by Bryson Tiller’s defensive prowess who added three blocks for KU.

In terms of assists-to-turnover ratio, KU excelled with an impressive figure of nearly four times more assists than turnovers while maintaining strong ball control throughout both halves.

Conclusion

The "Kansas Jayhawks vs Baylor Bears recap" highlights how effectively KU utilized its strengths in rebounding and interior scoring alongside solid defense which ultimately led them past their opponents comfortably on home turf.

Looking ahead for Rock Chalk fans: The next matchup will see them face off against Colorado Buffaloes on January 20th at CU Events Center in Boulder; catch all action live via ESPN broadcast starting from around midnight Eastern Time!

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