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Arizona Faces Baylor in High-Stakes Big 12 Showdown
TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Wildcats hosted the 25th-ranked Baylor Bears in a highly anticipated Big 12 basketball matchup on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. The game, broadcast on ESPN, marked the first meeting between the two teams since Baylor swept a home-and-home series in 2018-19.
Jon Schambi handled play-by-play duties, with Jay Williams providing analysis for the nationally televised game. Fans unable to watch on TV could stream the matchup online or listen to the radio broadcast. Social media updates were available through the team’s official Twitter account and editor Brian Pedersen.
The Wildcats entered the game looking to avenge their previous losses to Baylor, while the Bears aimed to continue their dominance in the series. Both teams brought strong records into the contest, adding to the stakes of the non-conference showdown.
This marked Arizona’s second game against a ranked opponent this season, following their earlier matchup against another Big 12 powerhouse. The Wildcats hoped to use their home-court advantage to secure a signature win against the Bears.