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In a match eerily reminiscent of Wednesday’s victory over Arizona, the No. 19 Bears took down the No. 14 Sun Devils 25-21, 25-22, 17-25, 25-17. Five different Baylor players had eight or more kills, and the rowdy Ferrell Center crowd spooked Arizona State (12-2, 1-1) into committing 25 errors, with the help of a fan gold-out and a healthy swarm of interfering crickets.
After capping off a four-game homestand with a win against Houston on Sunday, Baylor soccer fought to a 1-1 draw to end the Big 12 leading No. 16 Colorado Buffaloes’ eight-match win streak Thursday night at Prentup Field in Boulder, Colo.
In the heat of high-level competition, Baylor men’s tennis is already seeing the fruits of its labor pay off. After six days of prequalifying and qualifying at the ITA All-American Championships, the green and gold battled two doubles duos into the quarterfinals of the main draw on Thursday at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center in Tulsa, Okla.
Baylor Volleyball serves Arizona its first loss of the season in a 3-1 thriller in Waco.
After shutting out Houston 4-0 on Sunday, Baylor soccer must carry its momentum all the way to Boulder, Colo., to take on No. 16 Colorado on Thursday at 8 p.m. at Prentup Field.
The Bears traded out two-thirds of their roster after three consecutive second-round NCAA Tournament exits.
In Big 12 football, every week is another chance to prove yourself. For Baylor football, Saturday’s 11 a.m. matchup against No. 22 BYU at McLane Stadium isn’t just about bouncing back but also proving that losses won’t string together like they did in the previous two seasons.
No. 19 Baylor volleyball is set to kick off Big 12 play against Arizona and No. 14 Arizona State this week, closing out a nine-game homestand which will see the Bears play five teams ranked in the latest AVCA Top 25 poll.
Winter Sports
Men's Basketball
After reloading in 2022, head coach Scott Drew was forced to restock in Waco in hopes of fielding a national championship contender. He did that over the offseason and brought in another nationally top-15 recruiting class alongside potential impact transfers. For those who missed out on all the moving pieces, here are the fresh faces to become familiar with.
Baylor men’s basketball freshman guard Miro Little is shifting gears to collegiate competition after spending part of the summer at the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Basketball has become a worldwide phenomenon for individual style, both on and off the court. When it comes to Baylor men’s basketball, everyone knows the fashionista in the squad is: Senior forward Jalen Bridges, nicknamed JB.
Women's Basketball
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.
No. 2 seeded Baylor women’s basketball let loose in the second half to beat No. 15 seeded University of Hawaii at Manoa 89-49 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday afternoon at the Ferrell Center.
NaLyssa Smith, widely considered the No. 1 pick in the upcoming WNBA draft, has done everything imaginable at Baylor, from winning championships to breaking records. While the 6-foot-4-inch forward from Converse is excited for the future, Smith’s focus is on having fun and enjoying the moment as well as what she’s been able to do as a Bear.
Equestrian
The No. 2 Baylor equestrian team came out of the Fresno State Invitational with a loss to 1-1 advancing its record to 8-3. The Bears had a close match Friday against Fresno State, but ended with a score of 8-7. On Saturday, the Bears came back with a vengeance to beat SMU 13-3 in Fresno, Calif.
Shayla Kelley’s gymnastic meets always ended differently than other children’s.
“My mom had to leave my meets before awards because people would swarm to get her autograph or take pictures with her,” said Kelley, a freshman acrobatics and tumbling team member.
By Caroline Lindstrom Reporter The No. 2 Baylor equestrian team avenged its fall semester loss…
Tennis
Fifth-year tennis senior Constantin Frantzen has blazed his way into Baylor history, breaking the doubles wins record and looking to lead the Bears to another Big 12 title.
Baylor men’s tennis couldn’t get a third win over the Longhorns, dropping the dual match by three points on Thursday.
The fifth-year senior is the April 14 Spotlight Athlete after setting a new record for doubles wins.
Golf
Women’s golf won the Dick McGuire Invitational by four strokes this past weekend in Albuquerque, N.M.
Baylor fans have plenty to follow this weekend as several teams are in action: men’s tennis will be home Friday, Saturday and Sunday for their season opener in the HEB Invitational, women’s cross country competes Friday at the Toledo Inter-Regional Bubble Buster meet in Toledo, Ohio, and on Sunday and Monday, women’s golf will be at the Dick Maguire Invitational tournament in Albuquerque, N.M.
Junior Ryan O’Rear led the Baylor men’s team to his career-best performance with a fourth-place finish at 4-under-par, and freshman Hayley Davis led the Baylor women’s team at second-place in her first collegiate tournament with a 2-under-par.
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.
