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The main event on Wednesday evening is a rated battle between the 21st-ranked Duke Blue Devils and the No. 10 Baylor Bears. Baylor is now 9-1 going into this non-conference match, while Duke stands at 7-3.
The Duke Blue Devils are trying to win three games in a row. Duke has suffered two straight losses, falling to Georgia Tech 72-68 during the ACC opener and to Arkansas on the road. Since then, they have won 2 consecutive, outlasting Charlotte 80-56, and last week they defeated Hofstra 89-68 at home. Kyle Filipowski has a high potential for scoring. This season, the sophomore center has scored a minimum of 25 points on 4 occasions. In addition to his 18.4 points per contest average, he is averaging 9.2 boards per match. Jeremy Roach has scored no less than 18 points throughout five straight games, indicating that he is in a rhythm. With 51% of the shots, the senior guard’s campaign average has risen to 14.8 points per game. Tyrese Proctor is doubtful after missing the previous three games due to a leg ailment. With a season average of 10.3 points per game, the sophomore guard has been a vital contributor.
After suffering their first loss of the year, the Baylor Bears hope to bounce back. With victories over Auburn, Florida, and Seton Hall at home two weeks prior, Baylor had a 9-0 record. The Bears lost to Michigan State on their travels 88-64 last time around, playing terrible basketball. Ja’Kobe Walter has lost 5 consecutive matches with a field goal rate of 43% or below. The rookie guard is averaging 14.3 points per game this season and has scored over 20 points on three separate occasions. On Saturday, RayJ Dennis scored eleven points. The senior guard is averaging 13.9 points per game on 54% shooting, which is an incredible season. In only a single of his previous 4 disputes, Jalen Bridges has scored ten or more points. With a 48% shooting percentage, the senior forward has scored 10.5 points per game on average.
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Baylor vs Duke Game Information
- Date: 12/20/2023
- Time: 07:00 PM ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden.
- How to Watch Baylor vs Duke: ESPN2
- Live Stream: CBS.com
