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Not everyone’s spring break was spent laying out on the beach, as Baylor Athletics kept its spring slate moving through the time off from class. Here’s everything you may have missed over the annual hiatus.
Baylor has 35 different club sports, but one of the hardest to overlook is the rock climbing team. If you’ve entered the McLane Student Life Center, you’ve definitely seen the 53-foot freestanding climbing wall. And if you’ve been to the SLC between the hours of 8 and 10 p.m. on Monday or Wednesday, you’ve probably heard the rock climbing team jamming out to “Love Story” by Taylor Swift or seen them navigating the best way to approach a new route.
The Bears lost the weekend series despite holding a lead or keeping the score tied in 20 of 22 innings.
After freshman guard Ja’Kobe Walter knocked down the game’s first shot, No. 11 Baylor men’s basketball only held that lead for 16 seconds, as Texas Tech rattled off a 16-0 run.
No. 14 Baylor softball hadn’t defeated No. 7 Oklahoma State since March 23, 2019, in Waco.
In a hard-fought contest, the Bears came up just short against the Cyclones in the quarterfinals of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship.
The Bears outscored the Lady Raiders 19-10 in the fourth quarter to secure the 11-point victory in the second round of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship.
Backed by a two-out fourth-inning rally and the second complete game of the year for senior right-handed pitcher Aliyah Binford, No. 14 Baylor softball willed its way past Penn State 4-1 on Wednesday evening at Getterman Stadium.
Winter Sports
Men's Basketball
With the NBA growing in popularity and a the clock winding down on its current CBA, the Lariat’s Harper Mayfield explains why the Sonics need to make a comeback.
After going through rehab due to the knee injury he suffered in January 2019, senior forward Tristan Clark has decided to retire form basketball.
Heading into a tough opening stretch to its 2020-21 season, the Bears are earning national recognition across the college basketball world, but they haven’t lost focus on what really matters.
Women's Basketball
Equestrian
Tennis
Baylor women’s tennis team had a tough weekend in Charlottesville, Va., at the ITA National Team Indoor Championships.
The team opened up against No. 2 Duke with a 4-2 loss. Despite the loss, head coach Joey Scrivano was pleased with the focus and mentality from the team compared to last weekend’s match against No. 1 University of Florida.
Along with VCRs, fanny packs and Rosie O’Donnell, the great sport of tennis has been an American afterthought for years. This is a sad fact, because the excitement of the game goes far beyond a recorded episode of “The View.”
The Baylor women’s tennis team beat No. 36 Florida State and No. 21 Texas Tech this weekend in the ITA Kick-off Weekend to earn a spot in the ITA National Indoor Championships in Charlottesville, Va., from Feb. 8-11.
The team opened up the weekend on Saturday against Florida State with a 4-1 win. The Lady Bears secured the doubles point with a win from sophomore Ema Burgic and freshman Victoria Kisialeva. The match started off favorably with a 2-0 lead from the pair. After dropping three games in a row, the duo found themselves tied 4-4. The players finished strong with four straight games to win the doubles point.
Golf
In Case You Missed It
From Selection Sunday to the NCAA Track and Field Indoor Championship, Baylor Athletics had little time to rest. Here’s everything you may have missed over the one-week break.
While outdoor conditions fluctuate around chilly temperatures, Baylor Athletics stayed warm during winter break with a busy schedule. From bowl games to the first meet of the season, now that school is back in session, it’s time to catch up on everything you may have missed since finals.
Pro Sports
Women have been in baseball for most of the sport’s history. While they have faced obstacles for around the last 100 years, the Women’s Professional Baseball League is reminding people that women always belonged.
Waco’s former premier sporting venue hosted professional baseball teams, historic integration games and even the town’s first presidential visit. Its legacy, though tainted, tells the story of the town it called home.
Hot Seat
Baylor’s offense was on and off in junior quarterback DJ Lagway’s return in the Bears’ 23-13 win over Colorado. The lack of consistency on offense left Baylor fans with more questions about the offense than before.
There’s more to College than just football. Other sports allow students to explore opportunities they may never get after graduation.
