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Baylor Basketball advances to first Final Four since 1950 with win over Arkansas

By Andrew Tineo

Baylor Bears guard Davion Mitchell (45) celebrates as he leaves the court after defeating Villanova during the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Albert Cesare/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports
Baylor Bears guard Davion Mitchell (45) celebrates as he leaves the court after defeating Villanova during the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Albert Cesare/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports /
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1. Points off turnovers

The Bears have had a rough stretch of playing two of the best teams in terms of ball security in Villanova and Wisconsin. They terrorized both of those teams, forcing 14 and 16 in their games. Similar to that, Baylor did the same to Arkansas on Monday, with 15 forced turnovers on the night.

Baylor was able to counter it, with 21 points off of turnovers, while getting nine steals. The bench was able to help, with seven of the nine steals, coming from the duo of Flagler and Matthew Mayer.

Bench scoring has been such a key aspect in the Bears’ success, and they got plenty of it on Monday. The bench was able to get 25 points, with seven or more from the trio of Flagler, Mayer, and Johnathon Tchamwa Tchatchoua.

They win on the defensive end, with size, intensity, and speed, as it has been shown throughout the year. The COVID pause in late February had some concerns, as to whether the Bears could get back into the shape they were in previously.

Needless to say, they have exceeded the expectations of others.

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