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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.
Making a push for the postseason, Baylor baseball handled Sam Houston with a 15-4 victory Tuesday night at Don Sanders Stadium in Huntsville. Tying a season-high 14 strikeouts on the mound and seeing four players tally multi-hit games, head coach Mitch Thompson’s Bears (28-16, 9-12 Big 12) moved to 9-1 in midweek contests.
Behind 5 2/3 innings of scoreless relief from redshirt sophomore right-handed pitcher Lucas Davenport and sixth-year senior Gabe Craig, Baylor baseball salvaged the series finale against No. 23 TCU with a 6-3 win Sunday afternoon at Lupton Stadium in Fort Worth.
Captained by head coach Felecia Mulkey, No. 1 seed Baylor acrobatics and tumbling won its 10th-straight NCATA National Championship, defeating No. 2 Oregon 276.015 to 266.355 Saturday night at the Elmen Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Following a low-scoring first three innings, Baylor softball’s offense found a spark in the fourth and kept on rolling, scoring eight runs in the final three innings to win its Senior Day contest 8-5 Saturday at Getterman Stadium.
Flowing through a youth skills challenge and nine-period open practice, Baylor wrapped up spring football with the inaugural Baylor Blitz Saturday afternoon at McLane Stadium.
No. 1 seed Baylor acro and tumbling kept their dominant streak rolling, downing No. 4 seed Augustana 279.325 to 256.465 in the NCATA Championship semifinals Friday night at the Elmen Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.
No. 1 Baylor acrobatics and tumbling started off the NCATA Championships in dominating fashion defeating No. 8 Limestone 279.670 to 246.725 Thursday night in Sioux Falls, S.D., at the Elmen Center.
Winter Sports
Men's Basketball
The Bears’ hopes of a Big 12 Tournament title were crushed by the Cyclones, who outshot them 50% to 21% from beyond the arc.
It took more than eight minutes for No. 3 seed Baylor men’s basketball to hit its first postseason field goal, and following 20 minutes of play, the Bears had only made six, which was their lowest total in a half all season.
The Bears, who finished 14th in the final regular season AP Top 25 Poll, were one of six Big 12 teams to be ranked in the final installment, which was more than any other conference. Now, they’re hoping to use that fierce level of competition in the Big 12 Tournament to further prepare them for March Madness.
Women's Basketball
Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone, Vice President and Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades IV and Baylor women’s basketball head coach Nicki Collen react to Brittney Griner’s release.
Former Baylor women’s basketball star Brittney Griner has officially been released from Russian custody and is on the way to the United States, according to multiple reports.
Starting off the season strong, No. 21 Baylor women’s basketball’s freshman forward Bella Fontleroy averages 6.7 rebounds and 10 points per game, making her presence known on the court.
Equestrian
Tennis
Women’s tennis put a 7-0 win over Houston to mark the Bears’ last home match of the seaosn.
Men’s tennis moved 19-3 with wins over Louisiana and Dallas Baptist Saturday.
Baylor women’s tennis picked up another conference win with a major comeback over Oklahoma Friday afternoon.
Golf
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
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.
Multiple Baylor players are expected to be selected in this year’s NFL Draft. Tap in to see where the Bears are headed.
Hot Seat
The true list of Baylor’s top five men’s basketball players of the 21st century.
From foundational stars to generational icons, Baylor women’s basketball has produced no shortage of greatness over the past 25 years. These five players did more than fill up stat sheets; they helped shape the standard of excellence that defines the program.