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Baylor Bears Dominate Saint Louis Billikens at Hertz Arena in Women's Basketball Showdown

The Baylor Bears, ranked 21st, delivered a commanding performance against the Saint Louis Billikens at Hertz Arena, with a final score of 92-58. The Bears' season record now stands impressively at 21-0, while the Billikens hold a less favorable tally.


Nov 14, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Lady Bears guard Aijha Blackwell (33) scores a layup against the Utah Utes during the second half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

From the opening quarter, the Baylor Bears set an aggressive pace with 25 points to the Billikens' 11. The second quarter saw continued dominance by the Bears with an additional 23 points over their opponents' 12. After halftime, the momentum did not wane as they racked up another impressive 32 points in the third quarter. In contrast, despite their best efforts and scoring their highest in any quarter with 22 points, it was clear that Saint Louis was struggling to keep up. The final period concluded with Baylor adding just 12 more points to their total but having already established a lead that was insurmountable for Saint Louis who managed only another 13.


The statistics from this game paint a clear picture of Baylor's supremacy on court; they achieved an outstanding field goal percentage of nearly half at approximately fifty percent and were particularly effective from two-point range hitting nearly sixty-three percent of those attempts. Their free throw accuracy stood at sixty-nine percent which contributed significantly to their overall score.


Defensively, Baylor also excelled; they out-rebounded Saint Louis by eight rebounds totaling forty-seven for themselves including sixteen offensive boards which led to twenty-four second chance points. Furthermore, they capitalized on turnovers scoring twenty-four points off them while only giving away eleven turnovers themselves.


Notably for fans of Baylor basketball were individual performances that shone through; eleven steals and twenty-five assists demonstrated both defensive alertness and offensive cohesion within the team structure.


Looking ahead for fans eager to follow their team's progress: The next game will see Baylor Bears traveling to face Villanova Wildcats at Hertz Arena in Estero Florida on November twenty-sixth scheduled for five PM Eastern Time. While no broadcast networks have been announced yet for this upcoming game fans are encouraged to stay tuned for future announcements regarding where they can catch live action as it unfolds.

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