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Baylor’s five-game win streak ended Thursday under the Fort Worth lights, where the Bears never quite settled into their rhythm against the defending Big 12 champions. TCU controlled the pace from the opening whistle, turning early pressure into momentum that carried throughout the top-20 matchup.

What began with a handful of believers in 1995 has become one of the Big 12’s strongest programs, powered by a blend of faith, tradition and drive that has Baylor on the brink of history. Three decades later, the Bears aren’t just chasing a title; they’re living out the promise that built the program from the start.

Every tackle, every clearance, every stop tells the story. For sixth-year defender Blythe Obar, her final season is about more than just soccer — it’s about proving that the strongest legacies can’t be measured in numbers.

The Bears’ rise to No. 20 in the nation starts at the back. With poise, leadership and depth, Baylor’s defense has become the backbone of its breakout season.

The Bears opened conference play Friday night with a 1-0 loss to in-state rival Texas Tech. The Red Raiders’ only score came off a penalty kick by senior forward Peyton Parsons.

When junior forward Tyler Isgrig gave No. 10 Baylor soccer a lead in the 5th minute against No. 2 Texas Tech, the Bears were firing on all cylinders. It was the quickest goal of the season for the green and gold, but the hot start ended in frustration as the Red Raiders scored two goals in the first half and knocked off Baylor, 2-1, in the Sprouts Farmers Market Big 12 Soccer Championship Quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Looking to clinch a spot in the 2024 Sprouts Farmers Market Big 12 Soccer Championship, Baylor soccer stumbled on the road as Utah knocked off the green and gold, 2-0, Sunday afternoon at Ute Field in Salt Lake City.

After getting shut out by West Virginia 2-0 on Sunday, Baylor soccer is trying to pick up the pieces if they want to go any further this season. Now, the Bears travel to Utah for a pair of matchups against BYU and Utah. Kickoff against BYU is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Thursday at South Field in Provo.