Author: Marquis Cooley

Catch up on any Baylor Athletics information you may have missed over the weekend.

The Bears extended their winning streak after a road win against Kansas. Mistakes in the first half kept the game close, but a strong second half allowed Baylor to run away with the win.

Defense will be a point of emphasis on Saturday as Baylor travels to Lawrence, Kan. to play the University of Kansas for the first Big 12 matchup of the season.

While they may not put up numbers on the stat sheet and make highlight plays, Baylor’s offense has been able to move the ball up and down the field at will, thanks in no small part to the work of the offensive line.

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After three losses, Baylor volleyball found their rhythm as they beat No. 7 Florida in back-to-back matches.

Following the announcement of the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma to join the SEC, the Big 12 found four schools to replace them and keep the conference alive.

Head coach Dave Aranda and the team are excited to play at 6 p.m. on Saturday in front of Baylor fans in their home opener against Texas Southern University.

With the departure of the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma, the question of what’s next for the Big 12 has been looming for weeks. However, it seems that the Big 12 has found their answer in four schools.

With the start of the NFL season right around the corner, it’s time to take a look at who the best teams are in the league heading into week one.

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While Baylor was able to showcase their new identity in their season opener, some mistakes were made that caused the game to come down to the wire.

After using the nickname Lady Bears for over 50 years, the Baylor women’s basketball team will drop “Lady” from its nickname in an effort to be more consistent with the other athletic programs.

New offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes is bringing a fresh offensive scheme to Baylor, which has the players excited.

Returning senior wide receivers R.J. Sneed, Tyquan Thornton and Josh Fleeks bring veteran experience and a chip on their shoulders as they head into the 2021 season.

Baylor football head coach Dave Aranda had to deal with many obstacles during his first season at Baylor. Now, heading into his second year with the team, Aranda is starting to give his team an identity.

Five players from Baylor men’s basketball head coach Scott Drew’s first two recruiting classes, credited with being the foundation for the national championship team, are being recognized by Baylor Athletics for their efforts.

Baylor Athletics’ annual Meet the Bears event will return this year. The free event will take place 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at McLane Stadium.

While students didn’t start the fall semester until Monday, Baylor Athletics have already begun their seasons. Here’s what you may have missed over the weekend.

The core of the Baylor men’s basketball championship team are starting the next phases of their careers and are already turning heads.

The Lady Bears are using summer workouts to give the offense a new look heading into the season.

After over 20 years working with the Baylor track and field program Michael Ford finally gets an opportunity at the helm.

The University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma are expected to join the SEC by 2025 but, until that happens, there are a lot of other questions Baylor and the state of Texas need to answer.

Baylor University had a record six alumni competing in Tokyo for the 2020 Olympics representing three different countries in multiple events.

After six years of investigations, the NCAA released its ruling on Aug. 11 on the sexual assault scandal that has haunted not just the Baylor football program but the university as a whole since 2016.

By Marquis Cooley | ReporterJust eight days after the departure of Kim Mulkey, Baylor found its new women’s basketball head coach in WNBA coach Nicki Collen, who comes to Waco after three seasons as the head coach of the Atlanta Dream.Vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics Mack Rhoades had the tough assignment of trying to pick someone to continue the standard of excellence that Mulkey had set for the program, but after interviewing Collen, Rhoades said he knew she was the right candidate for the job.“Her combination of high intellect and humility, her faith, her belief, the way her…

While the NBA play-in tournament may not be as thrilling as the March Madness tournament, it encourages teams to remain competitive throughout the entire season, which will make the end of the NBA regular season fun and enjoyable to watch for the first time in a long time.

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“I want to make Baylor that dominant name ‘Quarter-Mile U’ to where nobody can compare other schools to us.”

This trend of super teams is going to continue to happen in sports if we as fans and those in the media continue to associate greatness with championships.