The Baylor Bears (15-14, 5-11 Big 12) travel to Houston, Texas, to face the No. 7/6 Houston Cougars (24-5, 12-4 Big 12) on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2.
Recent History and Key Players
Even as Houston has won four of the last five meetings between the two teams after a 19-year hiatus, Baylor seeks its first win at Houston since 2002 and its first overall victory against the Cougars since a 78-59 win in the 2021 Final Four. Leading the Bears this season are Cameron Carr and Tounde Yessoufou, who have combined for 1,067 points.
Carr and Yessoufou are the first pair of 500+ point scorers in a season for Baylor since 2009-10. Carr is averaging 19.2 points per game, the highest average for a Baylor player since Pierre Jackson in 2012-13, and his 556 points are the most by a Bear in their first year since Vinnie Johnson in 1977-78. Yessoufou has broken the freshman program record for made field goals with 187, surpassing a record held since 1975-76.
Additional Baylor Standouts
Isaac Williams IV leads the team with 16 blocks, the most by a Baylor player 6’4 or shorter since 1993-94. He is currently ranked first in the nation in blocks among players 6’1 or shorter. Williams is also on a six-game streak of scoring in double figures, averaging 15.3 points per game.
Baylor has a 63-57 record in the month of March during Scott Drew’s tenure. The Bears have won 89% of their games when leading at halftime since 2011-12 and hold a 93-33 record against in-state opponents since the start of the 2011-12 season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How have Baylor and Houston performed against each other recently?
After a 19-year period without facing each other, Houston has won four of the last five meetings between the two teams.
What is Cameron Carr’s recent performance?
Cameron Carr earned his third Big 12 Starting Five honor after two 26-point performances and put up 20 of his 26 points in the first half against UCF on February 28, 2026.
What is Baylor’s record in the month of March under Scott Drew?
Baylor is 63-57 in the month of March during Scott Drew’s era.
As Baylor faces a tough opponent in Houston, what factors will be most crucial for the Bears to secure a victory?
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