“We always kind of talk about how you have to go down before you go up,” Aranda said. “It’s easier to talk about than to go through that. But that’s where we’re at. I just feel like the character of the coaches and our players and just the integrity of it all, for sure, is going to be tested because it’s tough and you’re inviting a bunch of hate. But we have the makings of a good team.”
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The Bears led by two possessions with 11:00 left in the third quarter, but the Utes stormed back with 17-straight points to win the non-conference bout.
Baylor soccer tipped off a six-game homestand with a 2-1 loss to SMU Thursday night at Betty Lou Mays Field. The Mustangs were the first team to score on the Bears in nearly 250 minutes, dating back to their 1-1 draw with Texas A&M on Aug. 26.
With a postseason run in the rearview mirror, Baylor men’s golf looks to take the success from last year and claw its way back to the national stage.
Despite a star performance from freshman outside hitter Kyndal Stowers, No. 14 Baylor volleyball lost to SMU in five sets on Wednesday at the Moody Coliseum in Dallas. The loss drops the Bears to 1-3 to start the season.
Despite losing redshirt junior quarterback Blake Shapen to injury (MCL), the Bears may have their best room at the position in years.
Students on campus shared their thoughts on Baylor football’s regretful loss to Texas State over the weekend.
Texas State shocked Baylor football with an upset win over the weekend, but the Bears know just how tough their next opponent is. The Utes will be rolling into Waco following 10 days of rest to clash with Baylor for a first-ever matchup. Both teams are dealing with injuries to their starting quarterbacks. The Bears will be without redshirt junior quarterback Blake Shapen for two to three weeks with an MCL injury, while Utah is monitoring star senior quarterback Cam Rising’s status.
It became clear early in the game that the offensive line was hurting Baylor’s chance at success. The first quarter saw four false start penalties from the group, and it added two more later in the game.
The Bears lost to the Bobcats for the first time in program history, propelling Texas State to its first win over a Power Five school.
The Bears had a warm welcome for their home opener against the Owls Friday night in the Ferrell Center.
Baylor cross country is set to open its season on Friday in San Antonio, as the team travels to the University of the Incarnate Word’s annual Twilight meet at the Classics Elite Soccer Complex.
After weeks on the road, Baylor soccer played under the lights at Betty Lou Mays Field for the first time this season, shutting out Louisiana Tech University 3-0 Thursday night.
After dropping both ends of the Big Ten/Big 12 Challenge doubleheader to Wisconsin and Minnesota, No. 16 Baylor volleyball is set to host No. 18 Rice in its season opener Friday. It will be the Bears’ first home game since last season’s second-round NCAA tournament game against, ironically, Rice.
Two Texas State University students from the campus’ student-run newspaper shed some light on how they feel about the upcoming Baylor football matchup.
After two weeks of long road trips and extensive travel, Baylor soccer returns to Waco looking to get back in the win column with its home opener against Louisiana Tech University, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field.
The Bears are set to kickoff their season against the Texas State University Bobcats at 6 p.m. on Saturday at McLane Stadium.
Sophomore running back Richard Reese jumped onto the scene to produce the single greatest freshman rushing season in Baylor football history. In 2023, he has the chance to take even bigger steps with a newfound confidence, all thanks to a friendly rivalry.
Entering the 2023 season, the Bears are not in the national spotlight like they were a year ago. Instead, the restrained preseason pressure has given them a chance to ignore outside noise and work on their culture.
Saturday marked Baylor’s annual “Meet the Bears” event, where students, alumni and fans got the opportunity to meet their favorite student-athletes — snagging a few signatures along the way. The event is an exciting benchmark for many, as it signifies the beginning of the fall athletics season.
Call me a Pac-12 homer, but it’s a shame we’re losing the Conference of Champions.
After a down year in 2022, senior defensive lineman Gabe Hall and fifth-year senior defensive lineman TJ Franklin look to get the Bears back on track.
As ambitious as it may sound, Baylor football seventh-year senior Bryson Jackson has found a sense of newness for the 2023 season with a position swap.
After a season in which Baylor football fell short of expectations, redshirt junior quarterback Blake Shapen said he had to self-reflect and take film study to another level.
Baylor’s football season is rapidly approaching. With a program-record eight home games, this season is appropriately appointed with the slogan “This is Bear Country.” The Baylor Athletics mantra is being reintroduced to promote unity among students, alumni and local fans.
The wait is still on for Baylor Athletics to open its home season, but the Bears have already been competing on the road. With the first week of classes in the rearview mirror, here’s a quick glance at everything you may have missed.
As someone who loves sports cards, I understand the hype and joy of being a collector in 2023. There are hyped-up prospects, big chases and products for everyone. However, the current model of the sports card industry has lost the frame of reality by overvaluing young players while undervaluing generational superstars.
By Claire-Marie Scott | LTVN Sports Reporter Baylor Athletics is launching a service to give fans the opportunity to get…
It feels cliche to say, “You can’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone,” but that’s the only way to describe this situation. Ohtani will not pitch for the rest of the year, creating a pivotal moment for fans to learn how to appreciate the greatness present in all sports.
No. 15 Baylor volleyball is set to take on Big Ten stalwarts No. 2 University of Wisconsin and No. 7 University of Minnesota for the third year in a row as part of the Big Ten/Big 12 Challenge. This fall’s installment of the annual duel will take place in the Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis.

