Baylor Bears Secure Victory Over West Virginia
In a much-needed victory, the Baylor Bears triumphed over the West Virginia Mountaineers with a score of 63-53, bringing an end to their four-game losing streak on Saturday in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Standout Performers
Cameron Carr was a standout performer for Baylor, contributing significantly with 16 points and 12 rebounds, marking his third double-double of the season. His shooting was efficient, hitting 6 of 11 attempts from the field, including two successful 3-pointers, though he also recorded seven of the Bears’ 14 turnovers in the match.
Obi Agbim also played a pivotal role for Baylor, scoring 16 points and dishing out four assists, while Tounde Yessoufou added 11 points to the Bears’ efforts. Baylor, now with a record of 12 wins and 9 losses (2-7 in the Big 12 Conference), has managed to secure only their second victory in the last nine games.
Game Highlights
The game kicked off with Baylor establishing an early lead, quickly going ahead 15-5 within the first five minutes. However, West Virginia made a comeback, with Treysen Eaglestaff hitting back-to-back 3-pointers, which allowed the Mountaineers to take their first lead at 20-17 midway through the first half.
A significant moment came when Carr executed a four-point play that propelled Baylor to a 25-22 lead, contributing to a 17-8 run that concluded with a 38-30 lead at the halftime buzzer.
Following the break, Baylor extended their advantage further, pushing it to 12 points after Carr and Dan Skillings Jr. scored the initial baskets of the second half. West Virginia fought back valiantly, and a rebound basket by Chance Moore narrowed the score to 47-44 with just over 11 minutes to play.
However, Baylor’s Caden Powell managed to score two free throws, maintaining their edge during a prolonged scoring drought lasting over seven minutes, until Yessoufou’s critical shot near the end of the shot clock secured Baylor’s lead in the closing moments.
Statistical Overview
Statistically, Baylor outperformed West Virginia, shooting 45.5% as a team compared to the Mountaineers’ 36% overall shooting rate. The Bears also excelled from beyond the arc, making 9 of 22 attempts (41%), while West Virginia struggled, hitting only 5 of their 19 shots (26.3%) from three-point range.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Baylor will compete against Colorado at home on Wednesday, while West Virginia is set to visit Cincinnati on Thursday.
