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MBB: #18 Baylor (10-2) at #22 Texas Tech (11-1) Preview & Game Thread

December 26, 2017
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#18 Baylor (10-2) visits #22 Texas Tech (11-1) on Friday December 29th at 7:00pm CST.  The game is televised on Fox Sports.  Here is a look at the match-up.  

KenPom Rankings

Texas Tech:  11 overall; 39 offensive efficiency; 6 defensive efficiency

Baylor:  27 overall; 32 offensive efficiency; 28 defensive efficiency

Prediction:  Texas Tech 70 Baylor 64

Coaches

Texas Tech:  Chris Beard (44); 126-45 (29-15 at Texas Tech);  1 NCAA

Baylor:  Scott Drew (47); 309-192 overall (289-181 at Baylor); 7 NCAAs; 4 Sweet 16s; 2 Elite 8s

Texas Tech Starting Line-Up

PG: Keenan Evans (SR) 6-3 190 lbs; 17 ppg; 3 reb; 4 asst; 51% FG; 35% 3pt; 79% FT

SG:  Niem Stevenson (SR); 6-5 205 lbs; 9 ppg; 3 reb;  47% FG; 41% 3pt; 63% FT

SF:  Justin Gray (SR); 6-6 210 lbs; 6 ppg; 4 reb; 44% FG; 13% 3pt; 85% FT

PF:  Zach Smith (SR); 6-8 220 lbs; 8 ppg; 4 reb; 54% FG; 43% FT

C:  Norense Odiase (JR) 6-9 245 lbs; 5 ppg; 5 reb; 60% FG; 50% FT

Texas Tech Bench

G:  Zhaire Smith (FR); 6-5 195 lbs; 10 ppg; 4 reb; 66% FG; 40% 3pt; 76% FT

G:  Jarrett Culver (FR) 6-5 190 lbs; 10 ppg; 4 reb; 51% FG; 40% 3pt; 55% FT

C:  Tommy Hamilton IV (SR) 6-11 250 lbs; 6 ppg; 4 reb; 42% FG; 44% 3pt; 65% FT

G:  Davide Moretti (FR) 6-3 165 lbs; 6 ppg; 36% FG; 37% 3pt; 89% FT

G:  Brandone Francis (JR) 6-5 205 lbs; 4 ppg; 2 reb; 45% FG; 44% 3pt; 29% FT

Baylor Starting Line-up

PG:  Manu Lecomte (SR) 5-11 180 lbs; 18 ppg; 4 asst; 46% FG; 46% 3pt; 93% FT

SG:  King McClure (JR) 6-3 215 lbs; 12 ppg; 3 reb; 3 asst; 46% FG; 39% 3pt; 77% FT

SF:  Nuni Omot (SR) 6-9 210 lbs; 12 ppg; 4 reb; 3 asst; 53% FG; 42% 3pt; 89% FT

PF:  Tristan Clark (FR) 6-9 240 lbs; 8 ppg; 6 reb; 1.4 blks; 61% FG; 55% FT

C:  Jo Lual-Acuil (SR) 7-0 220 lbs; 15 ppg; 10 reb; 2 blks; 53% FG; 67% FT; 25% 3pt

Baylor Bench

G:  Jake Lindsey (JR) 6-5 195 lbs; 5 ppg; 4 asst; 51% FG; 41% 3pt; 67% FT

*F:  Terry Maston (SR) 6-8 230 lbs; 12 ppg; 8 reb; 63% FG; 63% FT; 50% 3pt

F:  Mark Vital (RFR) 6-5 230 lbs; 7 ppg; 5 reb; 3 asst; 59% FG; 48% FT

G:  Tyson Jolly (RFR) 6-5 190 lbs; 2 p; 4 reb; 3 asst; 100% FT

*injury; out til January

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MBB: #18 Baylor (10-2) at #22 Texas Tech (11-1) Preview & Game Thread

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10:43p, 12/26/17
lomers with the tip.

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3:04p, 12/28/17
#18 vs #22 in the Big XII opener for both schools, and no live TV in Houston
"When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it--always."

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11:29a, 12/29/17
So our game is the only one not on TV tonight? What the heck is up with that?

It's funny I have all the sports channels except FCS and the game is on FCS, whatever that is. It's hilarious it's not on a regional Fox sports affiliate channel.
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3:02p, 12/29/17
I heard Big Jo has a sprained foot... is he out for this one?
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3:14p, 12/29/17
yep. Matson cleared..game time decision.
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In reply to Yeek • 5:28p, 12/29/17
Yeek said:
So our game is the only one not on TV tonight? What the heck is up with that?

It's funny I have all the sports channels except FCS and the game is on FCS, whatever that is. It's hilarious it's not on a regional Fox sports affiliate channel.
Fox College Sports. You miss a lot of great regional college action if you don't have these channels. In addition to all the basketball, our Elite 8 soccer team and NCAA-seeded volleyball squad played a bunch of matches on our Tier 3 network. Even our NC A&T team was shown live on FCS. There will be plenty of baseball, softball, tennis, etc. on FCS this spring as well.
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In reply to Malbec • 5:50p, 12/29/17
Malbec said:
Yeek said:
So our game is the only one not on TV tonight? What the heck is up with that?

It's funny I have all the sports channels except FCS and the game is on FCS, whatever that is. It's hilarious it's not on a regional Fox sports affiliate channel.
Fox College Sports. You miss a lot of great regional college action if you don't have these channels. In addition to all the basketball, our Elite 8 soccer team and NCAA-seeded volleyball squad played a bunch of matches on our Tier 3 network. Even our NC A&T team was shown live on FCS. There will be plenty of baseball, softball, tennis, etc. on FCS this spring as well.
it's just stupid that a game this important regionally and nationally is on a channel most of the country doesn't get without paying extra to get it.

This is Men's NCAA Basketball, not Women's Soccer
"When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it--always."

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In reply to JusHappy2BeHere • 6:08p, 12/29/17
It's the middle of bowl season and you have the NBA and NHL taking regional slots. That doesn't leave many places to broadcast it inside the big tent. ESPN2 isn't going to show BU-TT over KU-UT. Having it on FCS beats the heck out of ESPN3.
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6:17p, 12/29/17
Cannot watch. Garbage. Ranked matchup on FCS
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In reply to Malbec • 6:53p, 12/29/17
Malbec said:
It's the middle of bowl season and you have the NBA and NHL taking regional slots. That doesn't leave many places to broadcast it inside the big tent. ESPN2 isn't going to show BU-TT over KU-UT. Having it on FCS beats the heck out of ESPN3.
Actually ESPN3 would be better. they don't block people that have ESPN but not ESPN2. Fox Sports Go does.

"When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it--always."

Mahatma Gandhi
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6:56p, 12/29/17
Ready for this Top 25 showdown. Scott Drew says Jo Lual-Acuil won't be available, but T.J. Maston will get limited playing time. King McClure & Mark Vital need to step up and have good scoring nights, and take some pressure off Manu Lecomte. SIC 'EM, BEARS!
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7:04p, 12/29/17
Baylor Starting Line-Up: Mark Vital, Manu Lecomte, Nune Omot, King MClure, and Tristen Clark. LET'S GO, BAYLOR!
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7:07p, 12/29/17
Quick fouls for Vital & Clark within the 1st minute. They will need to play with foul trouble tonight.
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7:08p, 12/29/17
Shot clock beating basket by Manu Lecomte for Baylor's 1st basket.
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7:10p, 12/29/17
Texas Tech 7, Baylor 4. 4 seniors in the lineup for the Red Raiders. 11,000+ fans at United Spirit Arena w/o students.
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In reply to Malbec • 7:12p, 12/29/17
Malbec said:
It's the middle of bowl season and you have the NBA and NHL taking regional slots. That doesn't leave many places to broadcast it inside the big tent. ESPN2 isn't going to show BU-TT over KU-UT. Having it on FCS beats the heck out of ESPN3.
No. Everyone gets ESPN3. No one gets FCS.
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7:12p, 12/29/17
Unable to access FCS, so I have to settle for Pat Nunley & David Kaye on the Baylor IMG Sports Network.
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7:12p, 12/29/17
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Horrible charge call
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In reply to Michibear • 7:13p, 12/29/17
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Malbec said:
It's the middle of bowl season and you have the NBA and NHL taking regional slots. That doesn't leave many places to broadcast it inside the big tent. ESPN2 isn't going to show BU-TT over KU-UT. Having it on FCS beats the heck out of ESPN3.
No. Everyone gets ESPN3. No one gets FCS.
Use the FoxSports2Go App. It's great for these games.
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In reply to Brian Ethridge • 7:19p, 12/29/17
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Michibear said:
Malbec said:
It's the middle of bowl season and you have the NBA and NHL taking regional slots. That doesn't leave many places to broadcast it inside the big tent. ESPN2 isn't going to show BU-TT over KU-UT. Having it on FCS beats the heck out of ESPN3.
No. Everyone gets ESPN3. No one gets FCS.
Use the FoxSports2Go App. It's great for these games.
Nope. Not on it where I am. In friggin' Waco.
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7:19p, 12/29/17
Does FCS not broadcast in HD?
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7:20p, 12/29/17
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Vital just got undercut on a rebound attempt and no call.

Tech Zach Smith just rolled his ankle after Jake blocked a 3
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7:21p, 12/29/17
Tristen Clark goes to the Baylor bench with his 2nd personal foul. Jake Lindsey has 2 blocked shots.
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In reply to Michibear • 7:21p, 12/29/17
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Michibear said:
Brian Ethridge said:
Michibear said:
Malbec said:
It's the middle of bowl season and you have the NBA and NHL taking regional slots. That doesn't leave many places to broadcast it inside the big tent. ESPN2 isn't going to show BU-TT over KU-UT. Having it on FCS beats the heck out of ESPN3.
No. Everyone gets ESPN3. No one gets FCS.
Use the FoxSports2Go App. It's great for these games.
Nope. Not on it where I am. In friggin' Waco.
The APP has it worldwide unless your cable company doesn't have any Fox Regional. Search Baylor or Tech and it pops up.
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In reply to BearlyConscious • 7:21p, 12/29/17
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Does FCS not broadcast in HD?
No, the App is in HD though.
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7:22p, 12/29/17
13-6 Texas Tech lead with 11:22 to play in the 1st half. Red Raiders defense making it difficult for the Bears to get open looks at the basket.
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In reply to Brian Ethridge • 7:23p, 12/29/17
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Michibear said:
Brian Ethridge said:
Michibear said:
Malbec said:
It's the middle of bowl season and you have the NBA and NHL taking regional slots. That doesn't leave many places to broadcast it inside the big tent. ESPN2 isn't going to show BU-TT over KU-UT. Having it on FCS beats the heck out of ESPN3.
No. Everyone gets ESPN3. No one gets FCS.
Use the FoxSports2Go App. It's great for these games.
Nope. Not on it where I am. In friggin' Waco.
The APP has it worldwide unless your cable company doesn't have any Fox Regional. Search Baylor or Tech and it pops up.
No joy for me. I have FS1, FS2, and FSSW. Can't get it on Sling. Can't get it on the Roku FoxSportsGo app. Can't get it on my android app. Must not be available with Sling.
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7:26p, 12/29/17
Tyson Jolly into the basketball game for Baylor.
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7:26p, 12/29/17
4:19 scoreless stretch for Baylor ends with a FT.
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In reply to Michibear • 7:27p, 12/29/17
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Michibear said:
Brian Ethridge said:
Michibear said:
Brian Ethridge said:
Michibear said:
Malbec said:
It's the middle of bowl season and you have the NBA and NHL taking regional slots. That doesn't leave many places to broadcast it inside the big tent. ESPN2 isn't going to show BU-TT over KU-UT. Having it on FCS beats the heck out of ESPN3.
No. Everyone gets ESPN3. No one gets FCS.
Use the FoxSports2Go App. It's great for these games.
Nope. Not on it where I am. In friggin' Waco.
The APP has it worldwide unless your cable company doesn't have any Fox Regional. Search Baylor or Tech and it pops up.
No joy for me. I have FS1, FS2, and FSSW. Can't get it on Sling. Can't get it on the Roku FoxSportsGo app. Can't get it on my android app. Must not be available with Sling.




There is a direct link to the game
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7:30p, 12/29/17
man this one is a L
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7:31p, 12/29/17
Timeout on the court. #22 Texas Tech 20, #18 Baylor 9 with 7:50 to play in the 1st half.
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7:31p, 12/29/17
This does not look like a good basketball team at the moment. And it looks like Maston was rushed into action with the Acuil injury. He does not have his usual shooting touch AT ALL.
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In reply to bhard315 • 7:34p, 12/29/17
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This does not look like a good basketball team at the moment. And it looks like Maston was rushed into action with the Acuil injury. He does not have his usual shooting touch AT ALL.
No depth, no bigs, injuries, and foul trouble tonight.
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