Preview: Baylor Set to Host Struggling Alcorn State WACO, Texas (Interstat) — The Baylor Bears look to continue their strong non-conference play when they host the overmatched Alcorn State Braves in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Friday at Ferrell Center. Baylor (7-2) enters the contest having won five of its last six, including a dominant 97-67 victory over Norfolk State on Dec. 10. The Bears’ offense has been potent, averaging 90.2 points per game at home this season. A key catalyst is guard Obi Agbim, who is coming off an 18-point, five-assist performance against Norfolk State. Over his last seven games, Agbim has averaged 12.4 points and 3.0 assists, providing steady backcourt production alongside contributors like Cameron Carr and Caden Powell. Alcorn State (1-9) faces a steep challenge, seeking to rebound from a historically difficult stretch. The Braves have lost nine consecutive games since a season-opening win, with those losses coming by an average margin of 26.2 points. Their most recent outing was a 132-68 defeat at Iowa State on Dec. 3. In that game, guards Jameel Morris (17 points) and Shane Lancaster (16 points) showed scoring ability, and Bryson Calamese dished out five assists. The Braves’ lone victory came against Indiana State (81-74) on Nov. 28, demonstrating potential when their offense clicks. However, Alcorn State’s defense has been a major issue, allowing 90.9 points per game. Containing Baylor’s high-powered, balanced attack in a hostile road environment presents a formidable task. For Baylor, this game serves as a final tune-up before a brief holiday break and the looming start of Big 12 Conference play in January. The Bears will host Southern on Sunday before their conference opener at TCU on Jan. 3. Alcorn State continues a brutal road swing before opening Southwestern Athletic Conference play at Mississippi on Dec. 29. Tipoff is scheduled for Friday evening. Baylor holds a 2-0 all-time series advantage, with the last meeting an 84-57 Bears victory in 2008.