In Case You Missed It: Sept. 18-19

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Marquis Cooley
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Junior tight end Ben Sims scores his first touchdown of the season against Kansas after hauling in a 14-yard pass from junior quarterback Gerry Bohanon. Photo courtesy of Baylor Athletics

By Marquis Cooley | Sports Editor

Multiple Baylor teams were in action over the weekend, here’s what you may have missed.

Bohanon leads football to win in conference opener

Junior quarterback Gerry Bohanon rushes for a touchdown against Kansas. Photo courtesy of Baylor Athletics
Junior quarterback Gerry Bohanon rushes for a touchdown against Kansas. Photo courtesy of Baylor Athletics

Junior quarterback Gerry Bohanon threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns, including a 69-yard pass to senior wide receiver R.J. Sneed. Bohanon also rushed for 33 yards and a score, to help push the Bears to a 45-7 road win over the University of Kansas Saturday afternoon. Baylor remains undefeated as they head into their next game against Iowa State University this Saturday at McLane Stadium.

Volleyball sweeps McNeese State for fourth-straight win

No. 12 Baylor volleyball celebrates after scoring against McNeese State. The Bears shut out McNeese to give them their fourth-straight win. Photo courtesy of Baylor Athletics.
No. 12 Baylor volleyball celebrates after scoring against McNeese State. The Bears shut out McNeese to give them their fourth-straight win. Photo courtesy of Baylor Athletics.

No. 10 Baylor volleyball won three straight sets against McNeese State University to extend their winning streak to four matches. The Bears also increased their streak of sets in which they hold their opponent under 20 points to nine-straight sets. Baylor will look to continue their run Saturday as they head to Manhattan, Kan. to play two matches against Kansas State University.

Cross-country finishes top three in ACU Invitational

Senior Celia Holmes ACU Naimadu Classic Saturday. Holmes placed sixth in the race as Baylor women's team placed second overall. Photo courtesy of Baylor Athletics.
Senior Celia Holmes ACU Naimadu Classic Saturday. Holmes placed sixth in the race as Baylor women's team placed second overall. Photo courtesy of Baylor Athletics.

Baylor cross country traveled to Abilene on Saturday to compete in the Abilene Christian University Invitational. The women’s team finished second overall as every scoring runner placed in the top 15, while the men’s team finished third behind a fourth-place finish from freshman Drew Snyder. Next up, on Saturday, the Bears will travel to College Station to compete in the Texas A&M Invitational.

Heat advisory causes Soccer to end in tie

Baylor soccer celebrates after sophomore forward Mackenzie Anthony ties the game against the University of San Francisco. The game was cancelled midgame due to heat. Photo courtesy of Baylor Athletics.
Baylor soccer celebrates after sophomore forward Mackenzie Anthony ties the game against the University of San Francisco. The game was cancelled midgame due to heat. Photo courtesy of Baylor Athletics.

Baylor soccer tied the University of San Francisco with a score of 1-1 Sunday at Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field, after the game was stopped in the 71st minute due to heat. Sophomore forward Mackenzie Anthony scored the tying goal in the 48th minute off a pass from senior forward Taylor Moon. The Bears will face off against Oklahoma State University at 7 p.m. Thursday in Stillwater, Okla.

Men’s Golf places 12th in Fighting Illini Invitational

Junior Luke Dossey places his ball on the green at the Fighting Illini Invitational. Photo courtesy of Baylor Athletics
Junior Luke Dossey places his ball on the green at the Fighting Illini Invitational. Photo courtesy of Baylor Athletics

Baylor men’s golf placed 12th against a competitive field that featured 10 teams ranked in the preseason top 25 in the three-day Fighting Illini Invitational. Over the weekend juniors Johnny Keefer and Luke Dossey led the Bears in scoring. Head coach Mike McGraw called the tournament a learning experience as the team prepares for the Colonial Collegiate Invitational on Monday, Oct. 4 in Fort Worth.

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