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If you’ve watched Baylor football this year, the games seem to roll together with déjà vu. Saturday’s loss to Houston was just the latest chapter in a season marked by promise, collapse, hope and a final sting.
Fresh off the program’s best season in seven years, Baylor soccer has secured head coach Michelle Lenard with a new contract extension following a year defined by top-10 rankings, marquee wins and a culture shift that’s reshaped the program’s trajectory.
The Bears started slow but picked up steam in the second half, out-shooting the Aztecs 38-26 in the paint.
The Bears dropped the second game of the Players Era Festival at the hands of Rick Pitino’s Red Storm. Baylor will play one more game in the tournament before returning to Waco.
Baylor snagged its first win in the Player’s Era tournament as they beat Creighton 81-74, never giving up the lead on Monday afternoon.
Art Briles took Baylor to soaring heights — then didn’t coach at the collegiate level again for nearly a decade. In an exclusive interview, Briles spoke with the Lariat about his past nine years.
Baylor’s season ended on a Sunday-afternoon heartbreaker. Ohio State knocked off the Bears 2-1 with a double-overtime, sudden-death goal.
Baylor collapsed in the fourth quarter of its 41-17 loss to Arizona, despite a tightly-contested first three quarters. The Wildcats rattled off 27 unanswered points off three Baylor turnovers.
Winter Sports
Men's Basketball
Redshirt sophomore Will Kuykendall, an Arizona transfer who has yet to touch the floor for the Bears, is making his presence felt as a vocal leader on head coach Scott Drew’s bench.
Michael Rataj, a senior Oregon State transfer, scored six points Friday to cross the millennium mark. Rataj has filled in at center for the Bears while presumed starter Juslin Bodo Bodo recovers from an injury.
With zero returning players and everything to prove, Baylor men’s basketball is entering a new era. Fifth-year guard Obi Agbim is helping set the tone for a team determined to build its identity one practice, one day, one step at a time.
Women's Basketball
Fresh off a statement win over No. 7 Duke in Paris, Baylor women’s basketball looks poised to build on its momentum. With returning stars, key transfers and a growing national spotlight, the Bears are setting the tone for a season built on chemistry and championship ambition.
Redshirt sophomore guard Taliah Scott delivered on her high expectations Monday, leading No. 16 Baylor women’s basketball to an upset win over No. 7 Duke. Scott’s 24 points lifted the Bears to their first top-10 win in almost two years.
Over two decades, Baylor women’s basketball has turned championships into careers. From Sophia Young-Malcolm to Brittney Griner and NaLyssa Smith, generations of Bears continue to define greatness beyond Waco and into the WNBA.
Equestrian
With an off week under its belt, Baylor Equestrian looks ahead to a road matchup against Oklahoma state. The meet will take place at the Pedigo-Hull Equestrian Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma on Friday at noon.
Baylor Equestrian capped off its preseason schedule Sunday afternoon with a near-perfect overall performance in a scrimmage against Tarleton State, winning 19-1.
Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah bring the conference’s membership to 16.
Tennis
Boise State upset No. 22 Baylor women’s tennis Friday at the Texas Tennis Center, 4-3, knocking out the Bears in the first round of the NCAA Team Championship tournament.
After landing a fifth consecutive NCAA Championship bid Monday, No. 22 Baylor women’s tennis is heading down to Austin to take on Boise State Friday. The final rounds of the tournament with the top 16 teams will be hosted at Baylor’s Hurd Tennis Center.
For the 27th year in a row, No. 19 Baylor men’s tennis is heading to the NCAA Tournament. The Bears will open the biggest tournament in college tennis against Nebraska in the first round at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Mitchell Tennis Center in College Station.
Golf
“Today was a tough day for the Bears,” head coach Jay Goble said. “I feel like we were prepared and ready to have a great day, but this game humbles you quickly. We will regroup and get ready to have a much better day tomorrow.”
Baylor men’s golf ended the Cabo Collegiate strong, finishing tied for 11th place after an even-par 284 in the final round Tuesday at the Twin Dolphins Club in Los Cabos, Mexico.
After an underwhelming ending to the 2024 season — placing 14th in the final rounds of the 2023-24 NCAA Championship — Baylor men’s golf has been training hard to rebound in 2025.
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
The 2025 World Series saw two teams in the top-5 payrolls in MLB. The league seems destined for a lockout following the 2026 season due to the issue of implementing a salary cap. While the billionaire owners and millionaire players bicker over finances, there remains a question about what will happen to the fans.
Missi was tabbed as the 22nd overall pick in ESPN’s Mock Draft on April 17, while Walter was projected in the lottery at No. 12. Fraschilla said they’re both “prototype NBA players once they physically mature in the next two, three, four [or] five years.”
Hot Seat
The 2025 World Series saw two teams in the top-5 payrolls in MLB. The league seems destined for a lockout following the 2026 season due to the issue of implementing a salary cap. While the billionaire owners and millionaire players bicker over finances, there remains a question about what will happen to the fans.
If Baylor wins a Big 12 championship this season, Dave Aranda’s legacy would be cemented as the best head football coach to come through Waco.
