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Things weren’t going well for Baylor until a clutch ninth inning took them to victory.
Freshman outfielder Taylor Strain accumulated four RBIs and three hits on the day as four Baylor pitchers shut down the Texan Riders.
It’s only been a couple months since Baylor football’s Sugar Bowl victory over the University of Mississippi, but the team is already back on the grind and preparing for the upcoming season.
While the sting of Baylor’s upset in the opening weekend of March Madness was at the forefront of most Baylor fans’ minds, there were multiple Baylor Athletics programs that were able to find success the past few days, so here’s a quick rundown in case you missed it.
Some sports are undersupported at Baylor University. The reasoning is not because of a lack of quality in play or talent, but marketing and student support.
Tang to become new head coach of Kansas State University men’s basketball after 19 seasons and a national title with Baylor.
In a shocking turn of events, No. 2 seed Baylor women’s basketball were upset by No. 10 seed University of South Dakota 61-47, Sunday night in the Ferrell Center, giving the Bears their earliest exit in the NCAA Tournament since a second-round loss to sixth-seeded University of Pittsburgh in 2008.
The Bears found their groove hitting to help avoid a sweep versus TCU this weekend.
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Men's Basketball
SAN ANTONIO – Two of the hottest teams in basketball will face off today in San Antonio as No. 23 Baylor prepares to take on Nebraska in an NCAA Tournament second round matchup between the two West Region teams.
Baylor started 2-8 in Big 12 Conference play, but ended the season winning 10 of the last 12 games and making a run to the Big 12 Championship game.
Baylor entered the Big 12 Tournament as a seven seed, but with six minutes left in the championship game, the Bears looked ready to become an improbable Big 12 Conference tournament champion. The Bears came up just short, falling in the championship game 74-65 to No. 9 Iowa State on Saturday.
Women's Basketball
The No. 1 Baylor Lady Bears will look to continue taking care of business as they face Kansas at 7 p.m. tonight at the Ferrell Center.
The Lady Bears (20-1, 10-0 Big 12) put their 32-game regular season win streak on the line as they take on the Jayhawks (14-6, 5-4 Big 12). Baylor will try to extend its home winning streak to 51 games, whereas Kansas is coming off two overtime victories over Iowa State and Kansas State.
Baylor recorded its 13th straight 20-win season as senior center Brittney Griner had another double-double, with 30 points, 10 rebounds, a career high seven assists and three blocks to help the No. 1 Lady Bears defeat No. 19 Oklahoma State 81-62.
The Baylor Bears will travel to Ames, Iowa on Saturday to take on an Iowa State team that is undefeated at home in Big 12 Conference play.
The Bears were off to an exceptional start in big 12 play but faltered against Oklahoma to lose their first Big 12 home game. Baylor looks to regain momentum by giving Iowa State its first loss at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
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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.
