Jan 21, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Brigham Younger Cougars guard Egor Demin (3) drives to the basket within the first half towards the Colorado Buffaloes at CU Occasions Middle. Necessary Credit score: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Photographs There is not a lot separation between Baylor and BYU — at the least on paper — because the groups sq. off on Tuesday night time in Provo, Utah.
BYU has the fourth-best scoring offense (80.4) within the Large 12, whereas Baylor is correct behind in fifth (79.9). BYU and Baylor verify in at Nos. 7 and eight, respectively, in scoring protection, and each groups are among the many league’s high 3-point taking pictures groups. BYU averages essentially the most made triples per recreation (10.6) and Baylor ranks third (9.2).
On high of that, each groups have the identical general file and are driving two-game successful streaks.
BYU (13-6, 4-4 Large 12) cruised to an 80-52 win over Cincinnati on Saturday to enhance to 10-1 at dwelling this season.
The Cougars impressed from lengthy vary with 15 3-pointers, together with 5 by Richie Saunders and three every by Egor Demin, Trevin Knell and Kanon Catchings. BYU drained 11 3-pointers in its earlier recreation, an 83-67 victory over Colorado in Boulder, Colo., on Tuesday.
“We now have loads of good shooters,” Cougars coach Kevin Younger mentioned. “That is two video games in a row that we have proven we’re very able to getting loads of 3s. We’re taking part in with just a little bit extra halfcourt motion, making guys chase us just a little bit extra, which has helped get guys off us and will get us just a little bit extra space to get photographs off.”
Baylor (13-6, 5-3), in the meantime, is coming off a 76-61 victory at Utah on Saturday. Norchad Omier (22 factors, 12 rebounds) and VJ Edgecombe (21 factors) had standout performances, however the Bears are coping with a short-handed roster.
Langston Love (ankle) has missed the final seven video games, and Jeremy Roach (concussion protocol) has missed the final two. Love and Roach are thought of day-to-day going into the BYU recreation.
Baylor coach Scott Drew known as the Bears’ depleted roster, coupled with foul hassle all through the Utah recreation, a “double whammy.”
“That is not a recipe for fulfillment, however I assumed our guys actually competed and battled,” Drew mentioned. “Actually happy with them.”
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