The No. 14 UCSB Gauchos (27-7) are trying to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they meet the No. 3 Baylor Bears (22-10) on Friday. This 3-14 matchup in the South Region bracket is scheduled for 1:30 PM.

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Baylor vs. UCSB Game Info

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Baylor Stats Insights

  • The Bears make 44.7% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.6 percentage points higher than the Gauchos have allowed to their opponents (44.1%).
  • In games Baylor shoots better than 44.1% from the field, it is 15-4 overall.
  • The Gauchos are the 302nd-ranked rebounding team in the nation, while the Bears sit at 266th.
  • The Bears score 11.6 more points per game (77.2) than the Gauchos allow (65.6).
  • When Baylor scores more than 65.6 points, it is 18-6.

UCSB Stats Insights

  • The Gauchos' 49.4% shooting percentage from the field this season is 4.1 percentage points higher than the Bears have allowed to their opponents (45.3%).
  • UCSB has put together a 20-3 straight-up record in games it shoots over 45.3% from the field.
  • The Gauchos are the 302nd-ranked rebounding team in the nation, the Bears sit at 71st.
  • The Gauchos put up just 1.9 more points per game (72.2) than the Bears allow (70.3).
  • When UCSB gives up fewer than 77.2 points, it is 23-7.

Baylor Home & Away Comparison

  • Baylor is posting 82.2 points per game at home. On the road, it is averaging 71.1 points per contest.
  • The Bears give up 66.4 points per game in home games this year, compared to 75.9 on the road.
  • In terms of three-point shooting, Baylor has played better in home games this year, draining 10.1 three-pointers per game with a 38.3% three-point percentage, compared to 9.1 threes per game and a 35.8% three-point percentage when playing on the road.

UCSB Home & Away Comparison

  • At home, UCSB averages 75.3 points per game. Away, it scores 69.6.
  • At home the Gauchos are conceding 65.7 points per game, 1.4 fewer points than they are on the road (67.1).
  • UCSB makes more 3-pointers at home (6.9 per game) than away (4.4). It also has a higher 3-point percentage at home (38.7%) than away (31.3%).

Baylor Schedule

Date Opponent Score Arena
2/27/2023 @ Oklahoma State W 74-68 Gallagher-Iba Arena
3/4/2023 Iowa State L 73-58 Ferrell Center
3/9/2023 Iowa State L 78-72 T-Mobile Center
3/17/2023 UCSB - Ball Arena

UCSB Schedule

Date Opponent Score Arena
3/9/2023 Cal Poly W 64-54 Dollar Loan Center
3/10/2023 UC Riverside W 92-87 Dollar Loan Center
3/11/2023 CSU Fullerton W 72-62 Dollar Loan Center
3/17/2023 Baylor - Ball Arena