- Matchup: Utah Utes vs Baylor Bears
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Venue: Foster Pavilion, Waco, TX
- Broadcast: Peacock
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
The Utah Utes (10-20) head to Foster Pavilion this Saturday as they aim to take down the Baylor Bears (15-15).
In their latest outing, the Utah Utes faced Colorado, suffering a defeat with a score of 92-78. The Utes committed 18 fouls compared to Colorado’s 17. From beyond the arc, they converted 9 of 17 attempts. Colorado excelled at the free-throw line, shooting 91.3% by sinking 21 of 23 shots. The Buffaloes secured 25 rebounds (5 offensive, 20 defensive) but recorded no blocks. They also tallied 17 assists and 6 steals during the match. Defensively, Utah struggled, permitting Colorado to shoot 60.8% from the field (31 of 51). The Utes provided 15 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and aided themselves with 4 steals. On the boards, Utah gathered a total of 18 rebounds, including 6 on the offensive end. Their free-throw shooting was effective, making 18 of 23 for a rate of 78.3%. Overall, Utah posted a field goal percentage of 51.9% (27 of 52) and hit 6 of their 16 three-point attempts.
Terrence Brown stood out in this game, contributing 26 points on 10 of 17 shooting. He logged 29 minutes on the court and also grabbed 2 rebounds while distributing 4 assists.
Entering this game, Utah has a record of 10-20 this season. The team averages 74.6 points per game, ranked 219th in Division 1, while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 35.2% (235 out of 668) and they shoot 72.9% from the free-throw line. The Utes average 34.0 rebounds per game and have accumulated 413 assists this year, ranking 211th nationally. They average 11.4 turnovers and commit 16.3 personal fouls per game.
From a defensive standpoint, the Utes create an average of 9.4 turnovers per game and draw 15.9 fouls. They rank 211th nationwide in allowing assists, having conceded 416 this season. On defense, Utah allows a shooting percentage of 47.6% (873 of 1,833) and gives up an average of 35.2 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 34.7% from three-point range, while Utah ranks 306th nationally with 78.6 points allowed per game.
In their last fixture, the Baylor Bears lost to Houston, with a final score of 77-64. The Bears secured 23 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive, totaling 33 for the game. They committed 16 turnovers while registering 6 steals. Houston was called for 13 fouls, leading to 12 free-throw attempts for Baylor, who converted 10 at an 83.3% success rate. From three-point range, Baylor connected on 8 of 25 attempts (32.0%). The Bears ended the game shooting 23 of 55 from the floor, achieving a shooting rate of 41.8%. Defensively, they allowed Houston to score 28 of 61 shots from the field (45.9%). Houston also shot 36.0% from beyond the arc (9 of 25) and finished 12 of 16 at the free-throw line (75.0%). Baylor permitted Houston a total of 24 rebounds (8 offensive).
Tounde Yessoufou was a key player for the Bears in this matchup, hitting 7 of 13 shots for a field goal percentage of 53.8%, alongside 12 rebounds. He scored 20 points during his 38 minutes of play and registered 2 assists.
Baylor’s record this season stands at 15-15. The Bears average 16.3 personal fouls per game and shoot 72.9% from the free-throw line. They provide 15.7 assists per game (77th in college) and record an average of 11.8 turnovers. For the season, Baylor has amassed 2,462 points (82.1 per game) and grabs an average of 37.2 rebounds per game. They rank 49th nationally in field goal percentage, shooting 47.6% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Bears rank 264th in Division 1, allowing 77.0 points per game. They force an average of 11.0 turnovers and permit opponents to shoot 45.1% from the field (247th nationally). Their defense allows 34.9% on three-point attempts (224 of 642), as opponents convert 75.6% of their free throws. Baylor relinquishes 13.7 assists and 32.5 rebounds per game, ranking 205th and 67th in college, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Utah
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
