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In its second year competing in the Hardwood Classic, Baylor Country Dance Club knocked off reigning champion North Texas to win its first championship. The Bears brought the energy from the beginning to lift the group, full of newcomers, to victory.

The Bears’ four-run second inning was the difference-maker in a 4-3 win over Texas State, despite the Bobcats’ constant offensive pressure all night.

Former national champion and trailblazer Nevil Shed reflects on the current landscape of college basketball.

No. 1 Baylor acrobatics and tumbling enters championship weekend with a chance to add an 11th straight NCATA crown to its unmatched dynasty. But before the sport shifts into a new era, the Bears still have one final title chase to finish.

Chatman, a local product, spent the past three years playing at UAB and McLennan Community College. He led the Blazers with 8.8 rebounds per game in 2025-26.

Celiscar, a Second Team All-Ivy League selection, averaged 13.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists on 57.3/40.7/79.8 shooting splits.

The defensive line has seen themselves at the head of the Bears’ new “attacking” approach to the defensive side of the ball

After trailing 3-1 heading into the fifth inning, Sam Houston State struck for four runs in the fifth and two more in the sixth. The six-run outpour proved to be too much for Baylor to overcome on Tuesday night, as the Bears fell 7-5.

The former five-star recruit led the Bears in steals per game and finished second in points and rebounds. He previously declared for the NBA Draft on April 10.

From foundational stars to generational icons, Baylor women’s basketball has produced no shortage of greatness over the past 25 years. These five players did more than fill up stat sheets; they helped shape the standard of excellence that defines the program.

Lindsey, who played for the Bears from 2015-19, spent the past seven years with the Utah Jazz and Grand Canyon Antelopes.

Saturday saw the newest inducted class of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame as legends made their way down to Waco for the annual event.

Baseball, men’s tennis and women’s tennis all lost to TCU this weekend, while softball bounced back and women’s basketball landed a new transfer.

Tiriah Kelley delivered a top-10 national time in her outdoor 200 debut, while Molly Haywood reclaimed the pole vault podium. Baylor backed it up with relay improvements and personal bests across a loaded field at the Tom Jones Memorial meet.

Baylor held the advantage heading into a Sunday doubleheader against TCU, taking game one 11-4 on Friday night. the Horned Frogs spoiled the Bears’ chance at a series win with a two-game sweep on Sunday.

No. 2 seed TCU took care of business against No. 3 seed Baylor men’s tennis, sweeping the Bears 4-0 in the Big 12 Championship semifinals.

Baylor softball won a 3-2 rubber match over Utah on a walk-off hit from sophomore Sa’Mya Jones, giving the Bears their first Big 12 series win since March.

Baylor tennis fell to the Horned Frogs 4-1 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament on Thursday afternoon.

Fontleroy, who scored over 1,000 points during her four years with the green and gold, will have an opportunity to prove herself with a training camp deal.

Baylor won its first game against TCU in the Mitch Thompson era in the final game of last year’s series. Now that the two squads sit neck-and-neck in the Big 12, the Bears are looking to secure their first series win over the Horned Frogs in seven years.

With a veteran core and an All-American punter setting the tone, Baylor’s special teams enters 2026 leaning on rare continuity — rallying around a senior captain whose leadership has become the heartbeat of the team and the unit.

Mingo, a Penn State transfer, led the Nittany Lions in assists during his lone season in Happy Valley. The 6-foot-3 guard will have three years of eligibility remaining.

Baylor women’s basketball continued its portal push Tuesday, bringing in junior guards Trinity Turner and Tianna Thompson from Georgia and Ole Miss. The additions give Nicki Collen a true floor general, a proven perimeter shooter and more momentum as the Bears reshape their roster for the season ahead.

A six-run first inning from the Aggies proved to be the difference-maker Wednesday night in front of a packed Getterman Stadium.

Two-time national champion Leavy McDonald has become a cornerstone of Baylor acrobatics and tumbling’s dynasty. The NCATA star’s success is built on faith, family, gratitude and the people who helped carry her there.

Baylor enters the Big 12 Tournament with momentum, depth and a lineup built for postseason tennis, opening against Utah in Thursday’s quarterfinals with a potential rematch against TCU looming.

Both Baylor golf programs are gearing up for championship season as they prepare to take on the greens of the Big 12 Championships.

Freshman designated hitter Dylan Perez walked it off, helping Baylor beat UTSA 10-9 in 12 innings. Perez’s hit capped off a four-hour, 42-minute thriller on Tuesday night.

Carr, a projected first-round pick, led the Bears in scoring with 18.9 points per game. The 6-foot-5 guard played one season at Baylor after starting his career at Tennessee.

Position coach Dallas Baker has the wide receiver room queued and ready to make explosive plays this season with new faces under the lights at McLane Stadium.