Author: Carson Vercoe

Senior midfielder Aryanna Jimison started the season coming off the bench for No. 13 Baylor soccer, but, through confidence and an opportunity, Jimison has become a player the Bears can’t take off the field.

After an 11-2-1 start to the season, No. 7 Baylor soccer has risen to become one of the best teams in the nation. The Bears will lean on their balanced offense and veteran defense as they embark on the final stretch of Big 12 play.

No. 7 Baylor entered Thursday with a nine-game unbeaten streak, but the Bears’ offense was off rhythm against No. 24 Colorado, being shut out for the first time this season.

Picked by many to finish near the bottom of the Big 12, Baylor enters its bye week at 4-1 with a four-game winning streak. With a revamped defense, a surging DJ Lagway and a challenging schedule ahead, the Bears are turning preseason doubt into hope.

A top-10 soccer team to footballs physically dominant defense, Baylor Athletics have delivered plenty of treats this fall, but a few tricks remain as conference play enters full swing.

The Bears sent a message with their 55-19 dismantling of Arizona State: When Baylor’s offense clicks, it can overwhelm opponents. Baylor still has lots to prove only five games into the season, but the Bears should be taken seriously.

On a rainy Friday night at Betty Lou Mays Field, senior midfielder Aryanna Jimison’s two goals helped No. 9 Baylor cruise past Kansas 3-1 to put the Bears in first place of the Big 12.

After losing in the second round of the NCAA tournament last season, Baylor women’s tennis enters the fall looking to push further. With a younger squad, head coach Joey Scrivano will work to get his team ready for a long season.

Senior forward Lauren Omholt has been a reliable goal scorer for the Bears all season, and she continued that trend on Sunday against Cincinnati. Omholt’s goal was the difference-maker in No.11 Baylor’s 2-1 victory over the Bearcats.

Baylor’s offense was on and off in junior quarterback DJ Lagway’s return in the Bears’ 23-13 win over Colorado. The lack of consistency on offense left Baylor fans with more questions about the offense than before.

Junior midfielder Noelle Sather, who just came back from the U20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, delivered the game-winner for No. 11 Baylor in its 2-1 win over Oklahoma State on senior night.

Social media has made accessing Baylor’s sports moments easier than ever, but behind each post are hours, days, weeks or even months of work from the Baylor Creative team.

Junior quarterback Nate Bennett’s deep ball accuracy was on full display in Baylor’s 36-19 win over Louisiana Tech. Bennett connected on three long touchdowns to his receivers in a career day.

After a go-ahead goal by senior forward Lauren Omholt in the 78th minute, No. 12 Baylor soccer allowed a corner-kick goal from No. 9 West Virginia with 15 seconds left. The game finished in a 1-1 draw in the Bears’ first conference game of the season.

After earning a fifth year of eligibility, Bridget Boczar returned to Baylor for one final season in a new role. Boczar is focused on leading the Bears while making the most of every moment in her final ride.

From a town of just over 2,000 people to the biggest stage of college soccer, Grace White is quickly making a name for herself.

No. 17 Baylor soccer picked up its fifth straight win on a header goal by senior midfielder Aryanna Jimison that put it up 2-1. The Bears close non-conference play with an impressive 7-1-0 record.

After a slow first 40 minutes, which saw Baylor dominating possession, senior midfielder Aryanna Jimison sent a deflected shot into the back of the net, putting Baylor in front. The Bears’ defense rode that lead to the end, coming out on top 1-0 over Marquette.

The Baylor women’s golf headed to the East Coast to play in the Cougar Classic, where a top-five finish from fifth-year Bridget Boczar helped the Bears place third in the tournament to start the year.

What started as a casual club has become one of national-championship-caliber on Baylor’s campus. Beyond tournaments, Baylor club Spikeball gives students the opportunity to build community through competition.

In a defensive game in which the Bears shut out LSU, the Bears were able to pull ahead against the Tigers off a freshman forward Grace White header as they rolled to a 2-0 victory, marking their third straight.

After another successful season in 2025 for Baylor women’s golf, the Bears enter 2026 looking to improve on what they did last year. With new freshmen, returning veterans and a proven head coach in Jay Goble, the Bears enter the new season in a great spot.

Baylor is building a new culture beyond the field. The Bears look to create better production on game day and in the classroom.

As a freshman, I loved walking to class. It was one of my favorite parts of the day, but then e-scooters kept popping up on these walks, revealing a bigger problem than scooters and a crowded sidewalk.

After two early goals from both teams, the Bears scored two unanswered in the second half to beat Pepperdine 3-1. The win marks the second in a row for the Bears and the fourth nonconference win of the season.

While most of Baylor’s defense will be new this upcoming season, the linebacker room will be bringing back key players from a year ago. The linebackers look to be a consistent presence on a brand new defense.

After a successful 2025 campaign, Baylor soccer enters this season looking to go even further than it did last season. With a hot start, key returners from last season and a deep lineup, the Bears are starting the season off in a good direction.

After losing its top receivers from last year, Baylor’s new and unproven wide receiver room looks to replace the production from last season.

After a difficult 2025 season, Baylor’s revamped defensive line is looking for a turnaround under new coach Jacori Greer.

Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman comes to Waco looking to rebuild a struggling defense with new faces and a new identity.