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The 1-3-1: No. 23 Baylor (10-3, 1-0) vs No. 17 Oklahoma (11-1, 1-0)

January 3, 2023
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As Big 12 play continues to unfold, No. 23 Baylor (10-3, 1-0) heads to Norman tonight to take on No. 17 Oklahoma (11-1, 1-0) at the Lloyd Noble Center. The Bears are coming off a dominating victory over TCU, while the Sooners annihilated West Virginia in their conference opener.

Here is the 1-3-1 on this Top 25 battle between Baylor and Oklahoma.


One Key:

The Bears have been lights out for the most part on defense this season, but that will be put to the test tonight against a Sooners squad with four players averaging double-digits on the season. Baylor has held five different opponents to less than 20 points in the opening half this season, while their scoring defense (53.8) and 3-point percentage defense (25.5%) lead the Big 12 and rank 15th and 23rd nationally.

Oklahoma’s unselfish play on offense has been a key to their success so far this season, as they lead the nation with 21.0 assists per game this season. Baylor will also need to capitalize on the glass if they plan on leaving Norman victorious, which is easier said than done as the Sooners rank fifth nationally and first in the Big 12 with 32.9 defensive rebounds per game.


Three Nuggets:

  •  Baylor leads the all-time series with Oklahoma, 33-27, and is 15-12 on the road.
  •  The Bears had won 12 straight against the Sooners, dating back to the 2015-16 season, before Oklahoma swept the two-game series last season.
  • Tonight’s game will mark the first time that Oklahoma has been ranked higher than Baylor when matched up against each other since the 2010 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship quarterfinal.

 


One Curiosity:

There’s no place like home — for better or worse — so keep an eye on Baylor trio and Oklahoma natives Darianna Littlepage-Buggs, Ja’Mee Asberry and Kendra Gillespie. Asberry played a key role in Baylor’s win over TCU with two clutch three-pointers that put the game to bed, capping off a 16-point performance.

Littlepage-Buggs and Gillespie will play a vital role in trying to counter Oklahoma’s success on the boards, as both grabbed 7 apiece against the Horned Frogs — a career-high for Gillespie. Baylor has relied on Littlepage-Buggs on both ends of the court all season, as she is averaging 9.2 points and a team-high 8.8 rebounds with eight blocks and 11 steals.

The contest between the Bears and Sooners will tip-off at 6:00 p.m. and is available for streaming via Big 12 Now on ESPN+ and live in-game updates will also be provided via Twitter or live stats.

 

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The 1-3-1: No. 23 Baylor (10-3, 1-0) vs No. 17 Oklahoma (11-1, 1-0)

6,737 Views | 50 Replies | Last: 1 yr ago by historian
MrGolfguy
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Just win (Lady) Bears!
Well I ain't no greenhorn!!
lookin4awin
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Gonna be a tough match up
BearkatBear
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great start. OU sucks
MrGolfguy
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21-5 after 1 qtr; coaching masterclass from Nicki so far
Well I ain't no greenhorn!!
edible_waffles
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End of Q1

BU-21
OU-5

FANTASTIC START!! Defensive intensity is extremely present and shot selection is improved. OU is a very good offensive team (4th nationally in points, 18th in FG%), but if we keep up this pressure, we can walk out of Norman with a win
historian
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"Remember, they are still Baylor."
BearkatBear
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shots stopped falling and bickle has 3 fouls but defense and rebounding have been elite
sicem45
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Not good with Bickle picking up foul #3

We need her out there
edible_waffles
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sicem45 said:

Not good with Bickle picking up foul #3

We need her out there

She is the glue of this team, especially given the fact she was on the National Championship squad.
sicem45
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Only thing I don't like is the lead isn't bigger right now given how bad OU is shooting. We are playing well but OU is going to eventually start making these shots.
BUVA
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Baylor played with their food....17 point lead down to 4 at half.
historian
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Maybe I was a bit premature. They were pretty terrible defensively in Q2.
BearkatBear
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lead down to 4 at half. bickle, fontleroy, and little page-buggs all have 3 fouls and ferreira is terrible
MrGolfguy
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tough 2nd qtr but they still have a lead


positives
Well I ain't no greenhorn!!
historian
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OU did not play like the 17th ranked team in the country. Baylor embarrassed them in Q1 & they clear made adjustments in the break between quarters. Baylor is capable of making adjustments during the halftime break. They must keep playing aggressively but without fouling.

Am I mistaken: don't the Lady Bears usually play better in the second half?
SirBearALot
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couple of more 3s and we would be cruising
SirBearALot
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WE NEED TO REBOUND MUCH BETTER
historian
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Mens team goes as well, especially offensive rebounding.
woodsa75
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Shouldn't Kendra have gotten free-throws for that charge she took.
BearkatBear
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the three that had 3 fouls at half all have 4 now. so we're having to play kendra and ferriera a ton which is not a positive
FWBear91
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Things you don't typically see in the men's game: Coach getting a warning when coach's bracelet flies onto the court during coach's fist pump.
historian
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Lots of fouls for both teams.
BUVA
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BearkatBear said:

lead down to 4 at half. bickle, fontleroy, and little page-buggs all have 3 fouls and ferreira is terrible


Ferreira does a wide dribble which is easy to knock away or she loses control.
SirBearALot
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Dre is on the bench.. when will we see her on the floor ?
historian
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OU is looking pretty bad but I think some of it is that Baylor's defense is forcing them to make mistakes.

Also, the officials are blowing their whistles a lot.
SirBearALot
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Big time 3 by SARAH !!!
MrGolfguy
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BU stretches the lead back out to 12; good 3rd qtr
Well I ain't no greenhorn!!
WacoKelly83
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We gotta hang on. Of course we get back to back turnovers...
This is a veteran ou team
BearkatBear
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erika porter is nice. has been huge in this game with all the foul trouble
facts don't care about your feelings
WacoKelly83
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Are we gonna outlast them before we foul out our team? Lol
BearkatBear
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take care of the ball and make free throws = W
facts don't care about your feelings
Bears09
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Any idea where Jana is? Don't even see her on the bench tonight.
sicem45
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Big win. I can't stand the OU coach
SirBearALot
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this will be a huge huge win on the road against #17 OU. a good shooting team
WacoKelly83
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Way to go Sarah.
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