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NCAA Basketball: Previewing the Big 12/SEC Challenge

By Doug Winkey

Jan 23, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) handles the ball while TCU Horned Frogs guard Alex Robinson (25) defends during the second half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Cowboys won 89-76. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) handles the ball while TCU Horned Frogs guard Alex Robinson (25) defends during the second half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Cowboys won 89-76. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 25, 2017; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears forward Johnathan Motley (5) celebrates with guard Manu Lecomte (20) after a foul against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2017; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears forward Johnathan Motley (5) celebrates with guard Manu Lecomte (20) after a foul against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

Baylor @ Ole Miss

Location: Oxford, MS

Baylor Bears — 19-1 (7-1 Big 12)

Ole Miss Rebels — 12-8 (3-5 SEC)

Match-up to watch: Sebastian Saiz vs. Johnathan Motley

These are two of the better power forwards in their respective conferences, which should make for a fun battle on Saturday. Saiz is one of the few bright spots for the Rebels as he is averaging 15.6 points, 11.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. He will have to try and shut down the leading Bear. Motley has been nearly as dominant in a better conference with 16.2 points on 51 percent shooting, 9.6 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game. Mississippi is underperforming with their talent, but Baylor shows very few weaknesses, even on the road.

Prediction: Baylor 77 Ole Miss 65

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