Can Baylor Bears Outplay Hokies in Blacksburg?

As the Baylor Bears prepare to face the Virginia Tech Hokies, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Bears have shown a strong offensive performance in their last game against Vanderbilt Commodores, securing an 80-63 victory. Their scoring was particularly impressive in the third quarter where they racked up 28 points, showcasing their ability to dominate after halftime.

The statistics from that game reveal several areas of strength for the Bears. They shot 46 percent from the field and an even more impressive 43 percent from beyond the arc. Their free throw accuracy was also notable at 73 percent. On defense, they managed to collect a total of 39 rebounds and made 12 steals which contributed to their fast break points.

One area for potential improvement is turnovers; despite winning comfortably, they turned over the ball on 19 occasions but were able to mitigate this with an assist-to-turnover ratio of nearly one (0.95). This indicates that while they may lose possession at times, they are efficient when it comes to creating scoring opportunities.

The upcoming clash will be held at Cassell Coliseum – a venue where home-court advantage could play a significant role for Virginia Tech Hokies. However, with Baylor's current form and statistical trends showing prowess both offensively and defensively, fans can anticipate another strong performance.

Baylor's ability to convert on fast breaks and capitalize on second-chance points (19 against Vanderbilt) will be crucial in overcoming any home crowd influence that Virginia Tech might have.

The match is scheduled for March 24th at Cassell Coliseum with tip-off set for 7:00 PM ET. Fans can catch all the action live as it unfolds in Blacksburg.