- Matchup: BYU Cougars vs Baylor Bears
- Game Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
- Venue: Foster Pavilion, Waco, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Tuesday, the BYU Cougars (17-6) will head to Foster Pavilion to take on the Baylor Bears (13-10).
In their most recent game, the BYU Cougars faced off against Houston, suffering a defeat with a score of 77-66. BYU achieved a field goal percentage of 39.6% by successfully hitting 21 of their 53 attempts, including 8 out of 22 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Cougars converted 16 of 28 attempts, resulting in a 57.1% success rate. They gathered a total of 32 rebounds, with 11 coming from the offensive end. Additionally, they recorded 11 assists, forced 4 turnovers, and made 3 steals. Defensively, BYU allowed Houston to shoot 47.5% from the field on 29 of 61 attempts. Houston also tallied 15 assists, 4 steals, and secured 33 rebounds (10 offensive, 23 defensive), finishing the game with 80.0% at the free-throw line (12 of 15 attempts). Both teams faced a total of 40 fouls combined, with BYU accruing 18 and Houston 22.
AJ Dybantsa emerged as a standout performer for BYU, scoring 28 points on an impressive 9 of 14 shooting. He logged 35 minutes on the floor, added 5 rebounds, and registered 4 assists, showcasing a shooting efficiency of 64.3%.
Entering this game, BYU holds a record of 17-6, averaging 85.8 points per game, which ranks them 22nd nationally, while boasting a shooting percentage of 48.2% overall. Their three-point shooting stands at 35.9% (212 of 590) and free-throw percentage at 73.8%. The Cougars average 39.5 rebounds per game and have achieved 340 assists this season, positioning them at 187th in Division 1 for passing efficiency. They commit about 10.7 turnovers and 15.7 fouls per game.
On the defensive side, BYU forces 11.6 turnovers per game while drawing 19.0 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 32.7% from three-point range and rank 168th among NCAA teams in points allowed per game (73.2). Opponents shoot at 43.0% efficiency against them (609 out of 1,417), and BYU concedes an average of 33.8 rebounds per game, ranking 201st regarding assists surrendered, with 327 allowed this season.
In their last matchup, the Baylor Bears fell to Iowa State by a narrow margin of 72-69. Baylor totaled 25 rebounds in the game, gathering 17 defensive and 8 offensive boards. They turned the ball over 9 times while making 10 steals. Iowa State committed 13 fouls, leading to 9 free-throw attempts for Baylor, who converted 6 for a 66.7% success rate. Baylor managed to hit 11 of their 31 three-point attempts (35.5%), finishing the game shooting 45.6% from the field (26 for 57). Defensively, Baylor allowed Iowa State to shoot 50.0% from the field (27 of 54) and allowed their opponents to convert 6 of 21 three-pointers (28.6%). The Bears also faced challenges on the boards, relinquishing 33 total rebounds to Iowa State (12 offensive).
Cameron Carr played a pivotal role for Baylor, scoring 24 points on 8 of 15 shooting (53.3%), along with 6 rebounds and 3 assists in 40 minutes of play.
Baylor stands at a season record of 13-10. Offensively, they shoot 48.2% from the field, ranking 43rd nationally. Baylor has scored a total of 1,919 points this season (83.4 points per game) while grabbing 38.3 rebounds per game. They dish out 16.0 assists per game, ranking 68th in the nation, and average 11.7 turnovers. The Bears also commit 16.2 fouls per game, with a free-throw percentage of 72.0%.
On defense, Baylor ranks 220th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (74.9). They force 11.3 turnovers on average and have allowed opponents to shoot 43.3% from the field (147th in D-1). Opponents shoot 34.3% from three-point range (173 of 504), and convert 73.8% of their free throws against them. Baylor allows 13.1 assists and 32.9 rebounds per game, placing them at 162nd and 85th in college basketball, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose BYU
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