Baylor Bears Dominate Providence Friars at Massimino Court in Women's Basketball Showdown
In a commanding display of basketball, the Baylor Bears outplayed the Providence Friars with a final score of 61-36. The Bears, ranked 10th, showcased their superiority throughout the game, maintaining a consistent lead over the unranked Friars. The home team's record now stands at an impressive 10-2 while the visiting team falls to a challenging season with a record of 5-7.
The Baylor Bears' performance was marked by an aggressive defense that resulted in 13 steals and limited Providence to just seven assists. Offensively, Baylor excelled with an assist turnover ratio of 1.21 compared to Providence's meager 0.27. This disparity was evident as the Bears capitalized on turnovers, scoring a significant 25 points off them.
Baylor's shooting accuracy from beyond the arc was notable as they made eight three-pointers at an effective rate of about 35 percent. Their overall field goal percentage stood at approximately 39 percent from their total attempts of 59 shots. In contrast, Providence struggled with their shooting throughout the game; they managed only one three-pointer from their attempts and finished with a low field goal percentage around just over half that of Baylor’s.
The rebounding efforts were equal for both teams with each grabbing a total of about forty rebounds; however, it was Baylor’s offensive rebounds that contributed to seven second-chance points which helped extend their lead further.
Providence did show resilience under pressure as they fought for every point in paint totaling eighteen and converted free throws at about sixty-eight percent efficiency but it wasn't enough against Baylor’s robust defense which only allowed ten points in the final quarter.
As fans look ahead, they can anticipate seeing more from this formidable Baylor team when they face off against South Florida Bulls on December twenty-first at eight thirty PM Eastern Time on FloHoops internet broadcast network. The upcoming match will be held at Massimino Court located in West Palm Beach where supporters are sure to witness another exciting game as part of women's basketball season action.