Baylor men’s basketball outpaced Northwestern State behind a 21-4 start Monday night. The Bears’ offense slipped as the game progressed but outpaced the Demons to win their season opener.
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Baylor womens basketball picked up its first win of the season over FDU 87-66 after a high-scoring first quarter gave the Bears a 17-point lead allowing them to control the game.
Last weekend left the Baylor sports world reeling. Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda, leaving plenty of questions throughout the week about what football would look like heading to Orlando. Well … those people got their answer in a high-stakes weekend of Baylor Athletics.
Interim head coach Joe Klanderman has pointed to energy as the key for Baylor’s success. The Bears brought it Friday night, rolling over UCF 41-9.
No. 8 Baylor soccer surrendered a late goal to No. 11 Texas Tech, falling 1-0 in Lubbock. Fifth-year goalkeeper Azul Alvarez recorded two first-half saves, while senior midfielder Aryanna Jimison led the Bears with three shots as Baylor dropped to second in the Big 12 standings with one regular-season game remaining.
The Bears couldn’t survive the Horned Frogs’ fifth-set hitting clinic and surrender draw in the season series with the rival.
Baylor filed a lawsuit Friday alleging offensive lineman Sean Thompkins breached the buyout agreement in his Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal he made with the school in December 2025, per a report from KWTX.
No. 8 Baylor soccer has spent the season proving it belongs among the nation’s best. With standout players, the Bears deserve more than just recognition in the rankings; they deserve support from the Baylor community.
Baylor men’s basketball dealt with a short rotation and a brand new team last year. The Bears now look to rely on a core of returners to lead them throughout the 2026-27 season.
While Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda after losing to Kansas, UCF upset then-No. 2 BYU. The two teams are now set to face off in a short week.
Head coach Scott Drew and his reconstructed roster are set to embark on another tournament run after missing the dance last season.
As Baylor football starts a new chapter, students are weighing what Joe Klanderman’s promotion means for the future of the program.
With Taliah Scott stepping into a larger leadership role and new frontcourt pieces adding depth, Baylor looks to improve offensively and build on last season’s 25-win campaign as it pursues a deeper NCAA tournament run.
With five games left in the regular season, Baylor focused on energy and unity to galvanized itself after a turbulent weekend.
Interim head coach Joe Klanderman saw the potential with an over-capacity crowd against TCU. He now aims to bring that energy to the team and back to the fanbase.
Baylor Athletics announced Sunday that head coach Dave Aranda was let go from the program, effective immediately. The announcement prompted mixed reactions among students, with some welcoming a leadership change and others expressing sympathy for Aranda.
Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda Sunday morning following the Bears’ loss to Kansas. While it was a turbulent weekend for football, soccer stays tied atop the Big 12 and volleyball splits a pair of five-set thrillers.
No. 24 Baylor volleyball was primed to add another marquee win to its win streak, leading two sets to none. No. 17 Kansas spoiled those plans with with a reverse sweep Sunday.
Senior forward Reese Ross contributed on both sides of the floor in her Baylor debut, scoring 16 points and recording three steals in the Bears’ 96-56 exhibition win over West Texas A&M.
Senior forward Callie Conrad, junior defender Sydney Miller and senior forward Lauren Omholt each found the back of the net as No. 9 Baylor edged Arizona 3-2. The Bears remain tied for first in the Big 12 and will face No. 14 Texas Tech in Lubbock on Friday.
Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda Sunday morning following the Bears’ first loss to Kansas in 20 years. Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman will become interim head coach.
After a 4-1 start, the Bears have stumbled into back-to-back losses, but the defense has stood strong.
Kansas stormed back from trailing 21-10 against Baylor, scoring on four of its last five drives. Sophomore kicker Rhett Armstrong’s potential game-winning kick was blocked to seal the Jayhawks’ first win over Baylor since 2007.
No. 24 Baylor volleyball found itself trailing Houston two sets to none on Friday night. The Bears were down but not out as they climbed back to win in five sets.
No. 9 Baylor shut out Arizona State 2-0 behind a pair of second-half goals. The Bears remain tied atop the Big 12 standings with the victory.
Junior guard Brett Decker Jr. enters a Baylor men’s basketball program that has been defined by its 3-point prowess. He adds to that tradition, shooting 47% from deep last season at Liberty.
Baylor women’s basketball limped its way into the tournament after a strong start to last season. Head coach Nicki Collen hopes for a deeper run in 2026-27 behind a refresh in the roster.
The Bears were largely a one-man show in the front court last season. The 2026-27 season will boast two experienced centers in fifth-year Caden Powell and a healthy senior Juslin Bodo Bodo.
Baylor’s loss to TCU left the team and fans despondent. The Bears are heading into Lawrence, Kansas, to redeem themselves and get back on track.
After returning to Waco, junior guard Isaac Williams is ready to lead a revamped Baylor roster. With seven new transfers and championship aspirations, the Bears look to build chemistry and take the next step.
