Baylor Bears Set to Tangle with Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum

As the Baylor Bears prepare to face off against the Iowa State Cyclones at James H. Hilton Coliseum, fans are eager to see if the team can continue its recent performance trends. The upcoming clash, scheduled for January 13th, promises to be a showcase of skill and strategy.

The Bears have shown a mixed bag in their recent outings. Despite a tough loss against Kansas Jayhawks where they scored 66 points and struggled with field goal accuracy at 36 percent, they bounced back impressively in their next two games. Against Houston Cougars and TCU Horned Frogs, Baylor notched up 87 and 71 points respectively, displaying an offensive prowess that could prove vital in their next game.

One notable trend is Baylor's three-point shooting which was exceptional against TCU with a success rate of 52 percent from beyond the arc. However, consistency will be key as they only managed a meager 20 percent against Kansas. Rebounding has been solid for Baylor; pulling down an average of over 37 rebounds across these games shows their ability to control the boards.

Defensively, there's room for improvement as turnovers have been an issue but were offset by high assists-turnover ratios especially evident in the game against Houston where it stood at an impressive ratio of 1.5.

The venue might play its part too; playing away from home can always introduce new challenges but if Baylor can harness the energy from their last two victories and maintain composure on court, they stand a good chance of overcoming any home-court advantage Iowa State may have.

Fans looking forward to this encounter should mark their calendars for January 13th at James H. Hilton Coliseum where tip-off is set for local time (US/Central). The game will also be available on ESPN+ for those cheering from afar.