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The Bears were swept by the Longhorns as they battled for the Big 12 Tournament title Sunday at the Hurd Tennis Center.
In leaving Waco, Mulkey will get something of a homecoming in Baton Rouge.
Women’s tennis will play against Iowa State in the semifinal after a 4-1 win over TCU.
Baylor is heading back to the championship meet for a shot at a seventh national title.
Baylor baseball looks to add to the win column in a tough match up against Texas Tech in Lubbock.
The Bears picked up a shutout win over the Bearkats on Wednesday as they prepare to face Iowa State this weekend.
The national championship will get going on at 2 p.m., with Azusa Pacific and Hawai’i Pacific, followed by Baylor and Oregon at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Both meets, as well as the final, will be held at the Ferrell Center.
“I would say, being able to play any position just came from my childhood, and honestly, if you want it bad enough — you want to be in the lineup bad enough — you’ll do whatever it takes to get out. And that’s kind of what I’ve done.”
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Men's Basketball
The No. 18 Baylor men’s basketball team earned its first victory of the season after a highlight-ridden performance against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 99-77. Junior forward Cory Jefferson led the way for the Bears with 26 points, 18 of which were from dunks, and 13 rebounds.
The word “defense” has become taboo around Waco because of the Bears’ football woes. But the football teams’s defense isn’t the only squad under the microscope. The No. 18 Baylor basketball team is undergoing some fundamental changes on the defensive side of the floor.
Baylor fell to the eventual National Champion, Kentucky, last year in the Elite Eight 82-70. A big reason for Kentucky’s success was its 6-foot-10-inch freshman Anthony Davis.
Davis torched the Bears that game for 18 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks. Baylor had no answer for the Associated Press Player of the Year and eventual first overall pick in the NBA Draft.
So what did Baylor head coach Scott Drew do about it? He went to Arlington and got an Anthony Davis of his own, minus the unibrow. This one goes by the name of Isaiah Austin.
Women's Basketball
You’ve heard it said that defense wins championships. Defense has become the backbone of the No.1 Baylor Lady Bears’ unfinished business and quest for Denver, Colo.
Brittney Griner turned in another dominant performance, tying her season high with 32 points to go with 13 rebounds as No. 1 Baylor stayed unbeaten Sunday with an easy 77-59 win over Texas.
The game was played just as passionately as any other, but the sense of something more important filled 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
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.
