- Matchup: Baylor Bears vs Arizona State Sun Devils
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Venue: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Baylor Bears (16-15) head to the T-Mobile Center this Tuesday to challenge the Arizona State Sun Devils (16-15) in the Big 12 Tournament.
In their previous game, the Baylor Bears secured a significant victory against Utah, winning 101-75. Baylor demonstrated impressive shooting, finishing with a field goal percentage of 61.5% (40 out of 65) and successfully hitting 8 of 18 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 13 of 15 attempts for a striking 86.7%. The Bears also dominated the boards, totaling 25 rebounds, including 11 offensive. They logged 22 assists while forcing 16 turnovers and claiming 10 steals. Defensively, Baylor allowed Utah to shoot 60.4% from the field with a shooting performance of 29 out of 48. Utah managed 15 assists, achieved 3 steals, and secured 15 rebounds (4 offensive, 11 defensive) but did not register any blocks. From the charity stripe, Utah shot an impressive 90.9%, making 10 of 11 attempts, and connected on 7 of 14 three-point attempts. Baylor incurred 9 fouls compared to Utah’s 14 throughout the match.
Tounde Yessoufou was instrumental in the game, shooting 62.5% and providing 4 assists in 31 minutes of play, finishing with 26 points on 10 out of 16 shooting.
Heading into this contest, Baylor sports a record of 16-15. The team averages 82.7 points per game (47th in D-1) with a 48.1% field goal shooting percentage. Additionally, the Bears hit 35.0% of their three-point attempts (255 of 729) and converted 73.2% of their free-throw opportunities. As a team, Baylor averages 36.8 rebounds per game and has amassed 494 assists this season, ranking 78th in D-1 for team assists. They commit 11.5 turnovers per game while averaging 16.1 personal fouls.
On the defensive end, the Bears generate 11.2 turnovers each game, committing 18.1 personal fouls. They surrender a 35.2% shooting percentage from three-point range, ranking 262nd in D-1 for points per game allowed (77.0). Baylor’s opponents shoot 45.5% from the field (865 of 1,900), and the Bears yield 32.1 rebounds per game while ranking 194th in college basketball for assists allowed, conceding 425 assists this season.
In their last outing, the Arizona State Sun Devils suffered an 86-65 defeat against Iowa State. On the boards, Arizona State permitted Iowa State to collect 29 rebounds (9 offensive). They finished the game with a 37.9% shooting percentage from three-point range, successfully hitting 11 of 29 attempts, and made 17 of 22 free throws for a 77.3% success rate. Iowa State shot 29 out of 66 from the field, achieving 43.9% in total. The Sun Devils shot 20 out of 43 from the field, giving them a shooting percentage of 46.5%. They managed to connect on 30.4% of their three-point shots, sinking 7 of 23 attempts, and went 18 for 22 from the free-throw line at an 81.8% clip. Iowa State committed 18 fouls, allowing the Sun Devils 22 free throw attempts. They turned the ball over 22 times, securing 5 steals, and combined for 20 defensive rebounds and 3 offensive rebounds for a total of 23.
Massamba Diop was crucial for Arizona State in this match, hitting 2 of 4 field goal attempts for a 50.0% shooting rate while contributing 3 rebounds. He tallied 12 points in 28 minutes but did not register any assists.
The Arizona State Sun Devils also hold a 16-15 record this season. They average 17.2 fouls per game and convert 75.6% from the free-throw line. The team averages 14.0 assists per game (165th in college) and commits 11.6 turnovers per game. Arizona State has scored a total of 2,394 points this season (77.2 points per game) and averages 33.3 rebounds per game, boasting a field goal percentage of 44.6%, ranking 216th in Division 1.
Defensively, Arizona State allows a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.3% (262 of 742) and their opponents convert 74.6% of free throw attempts. They yield 15.1 assists and 36.3 total rebounds per game, ranked 295th and 296th nationally. In terms of points allowed per game, the Sun Devils rank 296th with 77.9 points. They force opponents into 13.2 turnovers per game while allowing a 45.2% field goal shooting percentage (246th in Division 1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Baylor
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