The Baylor Bears (16-9) will look to extend their home dominance when they take on the No. 13 Arizona Wildcats (17-8) on Monday at 10:00 pm ET. The Bears have been on a hot streak at home, winning four straight inside their own building.
The Wildcats have been among the top contenders in the Big 12, but they've hit a rough patch lately, dropping their last two games leading into this matchup. First, they suffered a surprising home loss to Kansas State, followed by a heartbreaking four-point defeat to No. 6 Houston, missing a golden opportunity to take down a top-ranked opponent.
As for Baylor, they currently sit tied for fifth in the Big 12 standings with an 8-6 conference record, alongside BYU and Kansas. The Big 12 has been a battlefield this season, with eight teams projected to make the NCAA Tournament—a testament to the league’s depth and talent.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Baylor Bears vs. the Arizona Wildcats NCAA Men's game, plus plenty more.
Baylor Bears vs Arizona Wildcats: Date and tip-off time
The Baylor Bears and the Arizona Wildcats will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PT at Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas.
Date | Monday, February 17, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PT |
Venue | Foster Pavilion |
Location | Waco, Texas |
How to watch Baylor Bears vs Arizona Wildcats on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Baylor Bears vs. the Arizona Wildcats on:
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Baylor Bears team news & key performers
Unfortunately, the Bears suffered a major setback as VJ Edgecomb went down with an injury that will sideline him indefinitely, dealing a huge blow to Baylor's championship aspirations. However, other players have stepped up in his absence. Norchad Omier led the charge with 17 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 6 of 11 from the field. Langston Love made his mark with 17 points, going a perfect 12-for-12 from the free-throw line. Robert O. Wright added 16 points, shooting an efficient 6-for-7, including 3-for-5 from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Jalen Celestine contributed 10 points to the cause.
When these two teams clashed last month, Edgecomb was Baylor’s top scorer, putting up 14 points on 6-for-13 shooting. Jeremy Roach also had a strong showing, finishing with 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting, while O’Wright added 16 points off the bench, hitting 7 of 14 shots.
Arizona Wildcats news & key performers
On the Arizona side, Caleb Love led the way with 17 points and seven assists, despite shooting just 6-for-15 from the floor. Jaden Bradley struggled, managing only four points on 1-for-6 shooting, while Trey Townsend had a tough night, scoring just three points on 1-for-5 shooting. Off the bench, KJ Lewis provided a spark with 13 points, though he shot 4-for-12.
Back in their previous matchup, the Wildcats came out on top thanks to strong performances from their key players. Bradley stepped up with 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting, while Henri Veesar was a difference-maker off the bench, dropping 19 points on an ultra-efficient 9-for-11 shooting. Lewis chipped in with 11 points, knocking down 2 of 5 shots.