BYU and Baylor Set for Big 12 Basketball Matchup in Provo
Both teams bring strong scoring records and recent winning streaks into their first conference meeting of the season.
- BYU Cougars (13-6, 4-4 Big 12) host Baylor Bears (13-6, 5-3 Big 12) on Tuesday night in Provo, Utah, with BYU boasting a 10-1 home record.
- BYU leads the Big 12 in three-point shooting, averaging 10.6 made triples per game, while Baylor ranks third with 9.2 per game.
- Both teams are on two-game winning streaks, with BYU recently defeating Cincinnati and Colorado and Baylor overcoming Utah despite a short-handed roster.
- Baylor's Norchad Omier and VJ Edgecombe have been standout performers, while injuries to Langston Love and Jeremy Roach have impacted the team's depth.
- BYU's Richie Saunders and Trevin Knell have contributed significantly to the Cougars' offensive success, particularly from beyond the arc.