Baylor Bears End Losing Streak with Win Over Arizona State
In Waco, Texas, the Baylor Bears halted a challenging four-game losing streak with a hard-fought 73-68 win against the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday. Key players Obi Agbim and Tounde Yessoufou each contributed significantly, scoring 16 points to steer their team to victory.
Key Performances
Agbim stood out with an impressive performance, shooting 75% from the field and sinking three of four three-pointers during a critical five minutes in the game’s closing moments. Yessoufou helped the effort as well, hitting six of his 14 attempts, including two successful three-point shots.
Baylor’s offense also saw contributions from Isaac Williams, who recorded a total of 14 points along with five assists, while Cameron Carr added 13 points, complemented by four assists.
Arizona State’s Efforts
On the opposing side, Anthony “Pig” Johnson dominated for Arizona State, leading his team with 20 points off the bench, thanks to six successful field goals and an impressive display at the free-throw line, where he converted eight of ten attempts. Maurice Odum complemented Johnson’s performance with 13 points, and both Massamba Diop and Allen Mukeba contributed 10 points each.
Game Highlights
The first half ended with Arizona State holding a lead of 40-32, primarily due to key plays where Odum sank a three-pointer and Johnson converted four free throws in quick succession. As the second half unfolded, Baylor responded vigorously, initiating a 14-4 run that allowed them to reclaim the lead, 46-44.
The game saw multiple lead changes, with Odum hitting another crucial three-pointer to give the Sun Devils a narrow advantage of 57-53 midway through the second half. However, Agbim’s timely three-pointer shifted momentum back to Baylor, who managed to maintain their advantage in the final moments of the game, despite a late push from Arizona State.
Looking Ahead
Baylor now looks forward to facing No. 4 Arizona in their next matchup on Tuesday, while Arizona State prepares for an away game against TCU on the same day.
