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Baylor Athletics has a new marriage in their program, one that was in the works over the last four years.
Catch up on any Baylor Athletics information you may have missed over the weekend.
Baylor men’s golf, led by Johnny Keefer, finished No. 12 in a competitive field at the Fighting Illini Invitational over the weekend.
Baylor soccer had their matchup versus the University of San Francisco canceled midgame, resulting in a 1-1 tie.
The Bears extended their winning streak after a road win against Kansas. Mistakes in the first half kept the game close, but a strong second half allowed Baylor to run away with the win.
The Bears have now won four straight matches, winning 12 of their last 13 sets.
Baylor’s women’s team placed second and men’s placed third in the Abilene Christian University Invitational led by Drew Snyder and Lily Jacobs.
The Bears dominated on all sides of the pitch, cruising to a 3-0 victory over a team that dominates their respective conference.
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Men's Basketball
The Baylor Bears went into Morgantown on Wednesday and earned a 65-62 win over West Virginia. It was Baylor’s first-ever trip to Morgantown, and the win snapped its three-game losing streak.
“Road wins are always great,” head coach Scott Drew told ESPN Radio after the game. “Any Big 12 win is obviously nice, especially when you are at this time of year. This time of year every game is so big and so critical. We are really proud of how our team responded.”
Freshman center Isaiah Austin led the Bears with 21 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Senior guard Pierre Jackson contributed 15 points, six rebounds and five assists. Senior guard A.J. Walton scored some clutch baskets to give the Bears much-needed momentum down the stretch. Walton finished with 10 points and two rebounds.
The Baylor Bears men’s basketball team makes its first conference road trip to Morgantown, W. Va., to take on the Mountaineers tonight. This 7 p.m. showdown will most likely help determine seeding for the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City.
The Bears (16-9, 7-7) lead West Virginia by only one game in the Big 12 standings. The Mountaineers are 13-14 overall and 6-8 in the conference. The Bears have lost six of their last eight games and are 3-6 on the road in conference games.
In Baylor’s last contest, Oklahoma defeated the Bears 90-76. With just four games remaining in the Big 12 schedule, the Bears must salvage the season and gain some momentum heading into the postseason.
Baylor’s 90-76 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday puts the team in a tough situation. The loss brings the Bears’ record to 16-11 overall and 7-7 in the Big 12 Conference. This places the team at No. 6 in the Big 12.
Losing to the Sooners decreased the Bears’ chances of being selected for the NCAA Tournament.
With just a .500 record in conference, Baylor has a daunting challenge ahead for the remainder of the season if they want to pull off a coveted NCAA Tournament bid.
Women's Basketball
Junior Brittney Griner notched a career-high 41 points Saturday against Iowa State, leading the Lady Bears to a 77-53 victory at the Ferrell Center.
The No. 1 Baylor Lady Bears recorded a perfect conference season after defeating Iowa State 77-53.
Perfection in the regular season is not a goal of the No. 1 Baylor Lady Bears, but it is one win away as they face Iowa State for the last game of the season at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Ferrell Center.
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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
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.
TCU broke an almost century-long relationship with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram after the newspaper reported on a football locker-room altercation. The Horned Frogs are now facing waves of backlash from across the sports journalism and college football worlds.
