- Matchup: Baylor Bears vs Houston Cougars
- Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Venue: Fertitta Center, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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This upcoming game at Fertitta Center features the Houston Cougars (24-5) squaring off against the Baylor Bears (15-14) this Wednesday.
In their latest outing, the Baylor Bears faced UCF and clinched a narrow victory, finishing at 87-86. The Bears recorded a shooting accuracy of 46.9%, hitting 30 out of 64 attempts, including 9 of 23 from three-point range. At the foul line, Baylor succeeded in 18 of 22 tries, boasting an impressive 81.8%. They secured 28 rebounds, with 11 coming offensively, and dished out 19 assists, forcing 6 turnovers while achieving 3 steals. Defensively, Baylor allowed their rivals to shoot 51.7% (31 out of 60), while UCF added 22 assists and 4 steals. UCF managed to grab 27 rebounds (9 offensive, 18 defensive) but did not record a block. The Knights shot 84.2% from the free throw line, making 16 of 19, with 8 of 18 from beyond the arc. Both teams were equally disciplined, with each committing 15 personal fouls.
Cameron Carr was instrumental in this contest, finishing with 26 points on 6 of 13 shooting, showcasing a field goal percentage of 46.2%. He played for 38 minutes, contributing 2 assists and grabbing 4 rebounds.
To date, Baylor holds a 15-14 record this season. They average 11.6 turnovers per game while committing 16.3 fouls. The team gathers 37.2 rebounds per game and has racked up 455 assists this season, ranking 99th in Division 1. Their three-point shooting sits at 34.8% (239 of 686), along with a free throw percentage of 72.7%. Baylor averages 82.7 points per game (47th nationally) and boasts a 47.8% shooting percentage from the field.
Defensively, Baylor manages to force 11.1 turnovers per game while conceding 18.4 fouls. They rank 191st in college basketball in assists allowed, with 400 given up this season. They allow a field goal percentage of 45.1% (808 of 1,791) and give up an average of 32.6 rebounds per game, ranking them 265th in the nation with 77.0 points allowed per game.
In their last game, the Houston Cougars triumphed over Colorado with a dominant score of 102-62. Houston limited Colorado to 18 total rebounds, including just 2 on the offensive end. Colorado’s 3-point shooting was abysmal at 21.4%, as they hit only 3 out of 14 attempts, while the Cougars excelled at the free throw line, making 13 out of 18 (72.2%). Colorado converted 23 of 50 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 46.0%. Houston showcased great efficiency by shooting 34 out of 57 from the field (59.6%) and an impressive 10 out of 17 from three-point range (58.8%). They also knocked down 24 free throws, achieving 77.4%. Colorado committed 21 personal fouls, leading to 31 free throw attempts for the Cougars, who also secured 31 total rebounds (24 defensive, 7 offensive) in the game.
Milos Uzan played a crucial role for the Cougars, converting 9 of 13 shots with a 69.2% efficiency, alongside 1 rebound. He tallied 26 points in 32 minutes, contributing 6 assists.
This season, Houston records a 24-5 mark, averaging 18.2 personal fouls per game and boasting a commendable free throw percentage of 77.6%. They dish out 15.1 assists per game (ranking 112th nationally) with only 8.3 turnovers on average. Houston has accumulated a total of 2,248 points this season, averaging 77.5 points per game, and they collect 36.8 rebounds on average. Overall, Houston shoots 44.9% from the floor, placing them at 201st nationally.
Defensively, the Cougars stand 2nd in college basketball for points allowed, with an average of 62.3 per game. They force 13.9 turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 40.2% from the field (ranking 23rd). Houston gives up 31.4% on three-point attempts (194 of 618) and allows 67.9% at the free-throw line, while they concede 11.3 assists and allow 33.2 rebounds per game, placing them 34th and 106th in Division 1, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Go with Baylor
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