In a highly anticipated matchup, No. 2 Houston (23-3) is set to take on No. 11 Baylor (19-7) in a Big 12 clash on Saturday afternoon at 12pm ET in Waco. This will mark the first meeting between the two teams since Houston joined the Big 12 this season after leaving the AAC.

Houston, currently leading the Big 12 with a 10-3 record, is eyeing a first seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Led by guard L.J. Cryer, who averages 15.0 points per game, the Cougars boast an impressive defensive record, allowing just 55.3 points per game. On the other end, Baylor features a balanced offense with six players averaging in double figures, including guard Ja'Kobe Walter and RayJ Dennis.

The Bears, sitting at a 19-7 overall record, have had a strong home record with 12 wins out of 13 games. However, Baylor has struggled on the road, losing four of their last six away matches, including a recent defeat at BYU. Baylor will look to capitalize on their home-court advantage against Houston's tough defense.

With both teams aiming for NCAA Tournament success, Saturday's game between Houston and Baylor promises to be an exciting and competitive showdown in the Big 12 conference.