The Sam Houston Bearkats (1-1) go up against the Baylor Bears (1-1) at Foster Pavilion on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The game tips at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Watch Baylor Bears vs. Sam Houston Bearkats on ESPN+.

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The Sam Houston Bearkats (1-1) and Baylor Bears (1-1) tangle in a Tuesday intrastate match-up in Waco, Texas. Tip-off at Foster Pavilion will be 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's co