- Matchup: Colorado Buffaloes vs Baylor Bears
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Venue: Foster Pavilion, Waco, TX
- Broadcast: Peacock
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The Baylor Bears (12-9) are set to face off against the Colorado Buffaloes (13-9) at Foster Pavilion this Wednesday.
In their latest game, the Colorado Buffaloes showcased their skills with an impressive victory against TCU, winning 87-61. Colorado achieved a notable 55.6% field goal shooting rate (35 of 63) and successfully converted 11 of their 23 three-point attempts. At the charity stripe, the Buffaloes managed 6 out of 13 for a shooting percentage of 46.2%. They secured a total of 20 rebounds, including 4 offensive boards, and delivered 24 assists throughout the matchup. On the defensive side, Colorado forced TCU into 10 turnovers and achieved 5 steals. Their defense limited TCU to a shooting percentage of 33.3% (21 out of 63). TCU also registered 8 assists but had 2 steals during the game. Additionally, TCU collected 36 rebounds (8 offensive, 28 defensive) but did not record any blocks, while hitting 82.4% of their free throws by making 14 of 17 attempts. They shot 21.7% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 23 attempts. Personal fouls for Colorado amounted to 16, compared to 18 for TCU.
Sebastian Rancik was a standout player in this game, finishing with 17 points on 6 of 8 shooting in 25 minutes of play, along with 6 rebounds and 3 assists, showcasing a 75.0% shooting efficiency.
With a season record of 13-9, Colorado has been managing possessions well with an average of 9.8 turnovers per game and committing 17.4 personal fouls. As a team, they grab 34.9 rebounds per game and have accumulated 354 assists, placing them 76th nationally in passing. The Buffaloes maintain a three-point shooting percentage of 36.3% (161 of 444) and free throw percentage of 76.3%. They average 82.1 points per game, ranking 71st in college basketball, and boast a field goal percentage of 48.0%.
Defensively, the Buffaloes have been proficient, forcing an average of 10.9 turnovers per game while drawing 19.4 fouls. They have allowed 36.8% shooting from three-point range and rank 296th in Division 1 for points per game allowed (78.1). The Buffaloes’ defense has given up an opponent field goal percentage of 45.9% (608 of 1,324) and averaged 34.0 rebounds per game, ranking 168th in assists allowed with 295 in the season.
In their last outing, the Baylor Bears captured a win with a score of 63-53 against West Virginia. The Bears compiled a total of 30 boards—23 defensive and 7 offensive. While they turned the ball over 13 times, they snagged 6 steals in the game. West Virginia committed 12 personal fouls, leading to Baylor attempting 5 free throws, converting 4 for an 80.0% percentage. Baylor excelled beyond the arc, making 9 of their 22 three-point attempts for 40.9%. They ended the game shooting 25 for 55 from the field, achieving a 45.5% shooting rate. West Virginia shot 36.0% (18 of 50) from the field and finished 26.3% from three-point range (5 of 19) while hitting 12 of 18 free throw attempts (66.7%). Baylor allowed West Virginia to retrieve 28 total rebounds, with 9 on the offensive end.
Cameron Carr was a key contributor for Baylor, scoring 16 points during 36 minutes on the court. He also provided 3 assists and grabbed 12 rebounds, shooting 54.5% after making 6 of 11 attempts.
Baylor holds a record of 12-9 this season. Offensively, the Bears have an impressive 48.1% shooting percentage, ranking 47th nationally. They have accumulated 1,764 points this year (84.0 per game), paired with an average of 39.3 rebounds per game. They dish out assists at a rate of 16.2 per game (66th in the nation) while averaging 12.0 turnovers. Baylor commits 16.0 fouls per game, with a free throw percentage of 71.7%.
On the defensive front, Baylor allows opponents to shoot 34.3% from three-point land (160 of 466) and 74.7% from the free throw line. They concede an average of 13.1 assists and 33.0 rebounds per game, ranking 162nd and 92nd, respectively. The Bears are positioned 227th in college basketball for points allowed per game, giving up an average of 75.4. They force their opponents into 11.3 turnovers per game and have conceded a shooting percentage of 43.2% (152nd in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Baylor
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