Baylor Bears Outpaced by Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse
The Baylor Bears faced a challenging contest against the Kansas Jayhawks, concluding with a 66-87 defeat. The Bears now stand with a record of 4-1, while the Jayhawks have improved their season performance. The game was marked by intense competition and showcased the abilities of both teams at Allen Fieldhouse.
The Baylor Bears started strong in the first quarter, outscoring the Jayhawks 21-18. However, as the game progressed, they struggled to maintain their lead. Despite their efforts, they were outperformed in subsequent quarters with scores of 16-19, 10-26, and finally 19-24 in each respective quarter.
Baylor's offensive efforts were led by their ability to convert free throws at an impressive rate of 88 percent. They also managed to score 32 points in the paint and capitalized on turnovers with an additional 13 points off them. Their defense racked up seven steals throughout the game but failed to register any blocks against Kansas' offense.
On offense for Baylor, field goal attempts were numerous but only yielded a success rate of 36 percent overall and just a mere 20 percent from beyond the arc. The team's two-point attempts fared slightly better at a conversion rate of approximately half (47 percent). Rebounding was another area where Baylor showed resilience; they pulled down a total of 31 rebounds—19 defensive and ten offensive—contributing significantly to second-chance opportunities which resulted in eleven second-chance points.
Kansas' home advantage seemed palpable as they dominated various aspects of play. They excelled particularly in scoring within paint boundaries totaling an imposing figure of fifty-six points from such positions alone—a testament to their inside strength. Their rebounding supremacy was evident too; amassing forty-eight rebounds compared to Baylor's thirty-one highlighted this disparity further.
The Jayhawks also demonstrated superior shooting accuracy across all fronts: field goals (52 percent), three-pointers (36 percent), and two-point shots (57 percent). Additionally, Kansas' defensive prowess shone through with four blocks recorded during gameplay alongside ten steals that contributed directly towards fifteen points off turnovers—an area where both teams were evenly matched statistically speaking.
As fans look ahead after this tough loss for Baylor Bears basketball team members will be focusing on regaining momentum when they travel next time out facing Iowa State Cyclones at James H Hilton Coliseum located Ames IA scheduled January thirteenth twelve o'clock PM Central Time Zone broadcasted via ESPN+ internet network ensuring supporters can follow action live wherever they may be situated globally ensuring no one misses moment upcoming clash between these two collegiate powerhouses within realm women’s basketball sporting events calendar year ahead.