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No. 17 Baylor volleyball has a roster filled with talent, and senior outside hitter Elise McGhee is no exception. In Saturday’s sweep against UCF, McGhee reached 1,000 career kills, a feat that few can boast.
The Bears (17-6, 9-3 Big 12) went 3-0 over the Knights (8-13, 1-11 Big 12). Despite only playing three sets, it was just enough time for senior libero Lauren Briseño and senior outside hitter Elise McGhee to reach individual milestones.
No. 12 Baylor women’s basketball graduate guard Jana Van Gytenbeek will miss the rest of the 2024-25 season after suffering a torn ACL in the season opener, she announced on Monday.
The Bears are 1-1 after opening the season against No. 6 Gonzaga and No. 16 Arkansas.
Despite a 17-2 run in the fourth quarter, No. 12 Baylor women’s basketball couldn’t find its footing until too late as the Bears’ comeback effort came up short. Senior guard Jada Walker inspired the charge with a game-leading 24 points as the green and gold fell to Oregon, 76-74, on Sunday night at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene.
The Bears scored 38 points in the paint in a game they never trailed en route to a 72-67 win over No. 16 Arkansas.
No. 17 Baylor volleyball swept yet another Big 12 opponent Saturday in the Ferrell Center, taking down UCF 25-22, 25-16, 25-19. It was the fourth sweep of a conference opponent over the course of the Bear’s seven-game win streak.
Junior forward Bella Fontleroy brought down a career-high 14 rebounds, senior guard Jada Walker tied a career-high with 10 assists and junior forward Darianna Littlepage-Buggs knocked down her first two career 3-pointers as No. 12 Baylor women’s basketball rocketed past Incarnate Word, 85-33, on Thursday night at the Foster Pavilion.
Winter Sports
Men's Basketball
In the annual “Immortal Ten” game, No. 15 Baylor men’s basketball fought for a win in overtime for the third time this season. While the Bears traded blows with TCU, the Horned Frogs landed the final strike and handed Baylor its first loss in the Foster Pavilion — this one in triple overtime — on Saturday.
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For the final time, No. 9 Baylor men’s basketball moseyed to Austin to take on Texas as Big 12 rivals. In a tight contest that came down to the last second, Longhorns junior guard Tyrese Hunter raced to the cup and stunned the Bears at the buzzer, lifting Texas to a 75-73 win on Saturday afternoon in the Moody Center.
Women's Basketball
The 2020 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year was back in Waco to watch her former school compete on the hardwood.
Falling out of the AP Top 25 might prove to be the crushing blow for any Big 12 title hopes and player development needs to be the focus for head coach Nicki Collen.
As the dust has settled on Brittney Griner’s return to the states, here’s a look as to what her presence was like on Baylor’s campus nearly a decade ago.
Equestrian
No. 1 Equestrian added to Baylor’s success across all sports over the weekend with narrow 11-9 victory over conference rival No. 2 TCU on Saturday at Turning Point Ranch in Springtown.
Last Saturday, Baylor’s acrobatics and tumbling team captivated a record-breaking crowd of 1,453 at the Ferrell Center. From the players to the coaches, there was a feeling of shock that Baylor’s A&T squad managed to draw a crowd of such a great size. There was an evident sense of extra spunk in the players’ performances and the fans cheered like it was a championship meet for Baylor.
Baylor Equestrian continued its impressive season with an 11-8 win over former-Big 12 Conference rival No. 6 Texas A&M at Willis Family Equestrian Center on Saturday. The Bears remain undefeated (10-0) and have maintained the No. 1 ranking in the country since late October.
Tennis
After a long stretch of away matches, No. 9 Baylor men’s tennis returns on April 3 to the Hurd Tennis Center to face Texas Christian University.
With a combined three matches this weekend, the Baylor tennis program experienced ups and downs.
No. 20 Baylor WT found a 4-0 win against Rice University on Wednesday in Houston, with a doubles point triumph and victories on courts four, five and six.
Golf
The Lady Bears won their first-ever Big 12 conference title in the Big 12 Conference Championship at The Dominion Country Club in San Antonio on Sunday. Baylor finished the championship with 12-stroke lead.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The green jacket is all Jordan Spieth needs for an identity. He is the Masters champion.
No. 5 Baylor men’s golf took home second place in the Bears’ seventh annual Royal Oaks Invitational in Dallas and garnered its best finish in the event on Tuesday.
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
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.”
In the 2023 season, Major League Baseball officials added the pitch clock to aid the speed of the game. After the season and now into 2024, I’ve seen that the pitch clock has been very useful and has accelerated the pace of the game.
Hot Seat
A recent request from the Trump Administration has put high school and youth sports in jeopardy. The administration’s 2026 fiscal budget request sent to Congress proposes eliminating funding for traumatic brain injury (TBI) research and education.
Hockey players from around the world work for years to be able to hoist a 34.5-pound trophy and hockey glory. Where rivalry, physicality and passion intersect and one of the most coveted trophies is on the line, the Stanley Cup Playoffs provide one of the most intense and exciting experiences in sports.
