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Clash at Ferrell Center: Baylor Bears Host Lamar Lady Cardinals in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the Baylor Bears prepare to host the Lamar Lady Cardinals at the Ferrell Center, fans are eager to see how their team will perform in this upcoming women's basketball game. The venue, known for its vibrant atmosphere and passionate fan base, is set to provide an electric backdrop for what promises to be an enthralling encounter.


Nov 14, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA;  Baylor Lady Bears forward Dre'Una Edwards (44) celebrates after making a three point basket against the Utah Utes during the first half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

The Bears have shown a solid performance in their previous season with a field goal percentage of 43 and a free throw percentage of 65. Their true shooting percentage stood at 51, indicating efficient scoring when accounting for three-pointers and free throws. However, there is room for improvement beyond the arc as they only shot 26 percent from three-point range.


Defensively, Baylor has been strong on the boards with an average of 45 rebounds per game. This rebounding prowess will be crucial against Lamar Lady Cardinals' offense. The Bears also averaged 18 assists per game last season which highlights their ability to share the ball effectively.


On the flip side, turnovers were a bit of concern with an average of nearly 15 per game; maintaining possession will be key in dictating the pace against Lamar. Additionally, while averaging 68 points per game might not be overwhelming offensively, it demonstrates that they can put up enough points to secure wins if combined with their defensive efforts.


Baylor fans should expect their team to leverage its strengths such as two-point shooting accuracy (55 percent) and capitalize on opportunities at the rim while working on reducing turnovers and improving three-point shots.


The action unfolds at Ferrell Center in Waco on November 8th at local time (01:00 UTC). Fans can catch every play live on ESPN+, where they'll witness whether Baylor Bears can translate last season's trends into success against Lamar Lady Cardinals.

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