- Matchup: Norfolk State Spartans vs Baylor Bears
- Date of Event: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Venue: Foster Pavilion, Waco, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This upcoming game features the Norfolk State Spartans (current record: 4-6) traveling to Foster Pavilion to face off against the Baylor Bears (current record: 6-2).
In their last outing, the Norfolk State Spartans faced James Madison and narrowly lost with a final score of 68-67. The squad committed 18 fouls, while James Madison recorded 13. From beyond the arc, the Spartans made 8 of their 29 attempts. James Madison converted 12 of 22 free throws, finishing at 54.5%. They collected 28 rebounds (6 offensive, 22 defensive) without recording any blocks, along with 13 assists and 14 steals. Norfolk State allowed James Madison to shoot 44.4% from the field, converting 24 of 54 attempts. The Spartans recorded 6 assists, 6 turnovers, and 4 steals, accumulating a total of 35 rebounds, 8 of which were offensive. From the charity stripe, the Spartans managed 8 of 17 shots for a conversion rate of 47.1%. Overall, Norfolk State posted a shooting percentage of 53.8% (28 of 52) and made 3 of 8 three-point attempts.
One standout performer for Norfolk State was Devon Ellis, who finished with 17 points on an impressive 8 of 9 shooting, complemented by 1 assist and 8 rebounds in 28 minutes on the court.
The Spartans enter this contest with a 4-6 record and are averaging 78.6 points per game (ranked 160th nationally). They have a shooting percentage of 47.8% and connect on 31.1% of their three-point attempts (56 of 180) and 63.2% from the free-throw line. As a unit, Norfolk State averages 38.3 rebounds and has 117 assists this season, ranking them 296th in D-1 for assists per game. They average 11.0 turnovers and commit around 19.9 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Spartans force their opponents into an average of 13.5 turnovers per game while drawing 17.8 personal fouls. They rank 190th nationally in assists allowed, conceding 127 so far this year. Norfolk State allows a field goal percentage of 41.2% (228 of 553) and averages 33.7 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 29.3% from three-point range, and they rank 120th in D-1 for points allowed per game (70.3).
In their previous game, the Baylor Bears suffered a loss to Memphis, finishing at 78-71. Baylor allowed Memphis to collect 37 rebounds (15 offensive). The Bears shot just 18.8% from behind the arc (3 of 16) and converted 19 of 25 free throws (76.0%). Memphis converted 28 of 68 shots for a shooting percentage of 41.2%. When the game concluded, the Bears shot 34.4% from the field (22 of 64) and made 10 of their 28 three-point attempts (35.7%). While at the charity stripe, they connected on 17 of 25 attempts for a rate of 68.0%. Memphis committed 18 fouls, granting Baylor a total of 25 free throw opportunities. Baylor committed 13 turnovers and recorded 7 steals. The Bears collected 24 defensive and 16 offensive rebounds for a total of 40 boards in the match.
For Baylor, Tounde Yessoufou was a key contributor, shooting 53.3% (8 of 15) for the game and grabbing 5 rebounds. He finished with 22 points during his 34 minutes on the court but did not record any assists.
Baylor holds a current record of 6-2 this season. They average 16.8 fouls per game and shoot 73.8% from the free-throw line. The Bears earn 15.0 assists per game (158th in D-1) and lose possession with an average of 11.3 turnovers per game. So far this season, they have tallied 702 points, averaging 87.8 points per game, and grab 38.6 rebounds each contest. Offensively, the Bears have a shooting percentage of 47.1%, ranking them 108th in Division 1.
Defensively, Baylor sits at 326th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (81.0). They force 12.5 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 46.4% from the field (310th in college). Opponents shoot 34.2% from three-point range (63 of 184), and they convert 79.9% of free throw attempts against Baylor. The Bears concede an average of 13.6 assists and 33.3 rebounds per game, ranking 202nd and 122nd in college, respectively.
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Prediction: Back Baylor
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