Baylor defeats Alcorn St 113-56
Baylor Dominates Alcorn St in Blowout Win
In a statement performance, Baylor cruised to a 113-56 victory over visiting Alcorn State at Foster Pavilion on Saturday night. The Bears' convincing win marked the first step towards a promising season for the team.
The home crowd was treated to a dominating display by the Baylor offense, which shot an impressive 65% from the field and 87% from the free throw line. Cameron Carr led the way with 24 points, including 2 three-pointers, on an efficient 88.9% shooting night. Caden Powell chipped in with 16 rebounds, six points, and three assists to round out the top scoring performance.
The Bears' defense was equally impressive, holding Alcorn State to a mere 30% field goal percentage and forcing 14 turnovers. Michael Rataj added five assists and 18 points off the bench to complete a strong night for Baylor's supporting cast.
In stark contrast, Alcorn State struggled to find its rhythm, shooting just 22 effective field goals on 74 attempts (29.7%) and committing 14 turnovers. Shane Lancaster led the way for the Braves with 17 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bears' decisive performance.
The game's opening half set the tone for the rest of the night, as Baylor built a commanding 55-30 lead by halftime. The margin only grew wider from there, as the Bears extended their advantage to 57 points in the final minutes.
Baylor's advanced statistics told the story of this dominating win: 71.5% effective field goal percentage, a true shooting percentage of 75.2%, and an outstanding defensive rebounding rate of 22%. The result was a convincing statement win for the Bears, who looked every bit like one of the top teams in the country.
For Alcorn State, the loss serves as a difficult pill to swallow, particularly in a non-conference matchup against a Power Five program. As the Braves look to bounce back from this tough defeat, they'll need to regroup and refocus their efforts if they hope to make an impact on the collegiate basketball stage.
Final Box Score:
Baylor (HOME) 113
Alcorn St (AWAY) 56