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Mar 17, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Baylor Bears forward Johnathan Motley (5) drives to the basket during the second half against the New Mexico State Aggies in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Friday, March 24th, the (27-7) Baylor Bears will take on the (24-10) South Carolina Gamecocks.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Baylor 75.4 – South Carolina 71.7 with an over/under of 147.0. The Vegas Line has a final score of Baylor 70.0 – South Carolina 67.0 with an over/under of 137.0.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Baylor +10.1 > South Carolina +7.9
Points per game: Baylor 73.5 PPG > South Carolina 73.1 PPG
Points allowed per game: Baylor 63.4 PPG > South Carolina 65.2 PPG
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Baylor 47.6% > South Carolina 41.8%
Field Goal Percentage Defense: South Carolina 40.0% > Baylor 40.4%
Three Point Percentage: Baylor 36.1% > South Carolina 33.7%
Turnovers per game: South Carolina 13.2 > Baylor 13.3
Rebounds per game: Baylor 37.9 > South Carolina 36.3
Assists per game: Baylor 15.7 > South Carolina 12.8
Summary:
Baylor is (6-3) against ranked opponents this season while South Carolina is (4-2). South Carolina has played phenomenal in the tournament knocking off Duke and Marquette while averaging 90.5 points per game. Baylor defeated New Mexico State and USC while averaging 86.5 points per game for the tournament. South Carolina has the best player in Sindarius Thornwell who is averaging 21.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.2 steals per game. Baylor’s Jonathan Motley is a man amongst boys on the interior averaging 17.3 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. These teams line up very evenly on paper with the slight edge going to Baylor. South Carolina ranks 5th in the nation in forced turnovers with 17.3 per game. Baylor needs Motley to control the paint and dominate on the block. If Baylor can keep their turnovers under 15 they’ll win this game because South Carolina doesn’t have a strong half-court offense.
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