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Baylor fans got their first look at “Nate the Great” in his first start under center for football, while volleyball traveled to the home of the best team in the country and soccer ended its nonconference schedule on a high note.
No. 17 Baylor soccer picked up its fifth straight win on a header goal by senior midfielder Aryanna Jimison that put it up 2-1. The Bears close non-conference play with an impressive 7-1-0 record.
The last time Baylor won a football game was its 30-3 win over UCF on homecoming. The Bears erased the 315 days since its last victory with their 44-3 win over Prairie View A&M Saturday night.
Junior quarterback Nate Bennett had waited two years for his shot at QB1. On Saturday, he made the most of it. With junior quarterback DJ Lagway sidelined following an ankle injury suffered in Baylor’s season opener against Auburn, the junior quarterback got his first chance to lead the Bears as the starter.
Junior quarterback DJ Lagway is expected to miss Baylor’s home opener against Prairie View A&M, per a report from On3’s Pete Nakos. Junior quarterback Nate Bennett is set to start.
After a slow first 40 minutes, which saw Baylor dominating possession, senior midfielder Aryanna Jimison sent a deflected shot into the back of the net, putting Baylor in front. The Bears’ defense rode that lead to the end, coming out on top 1-0 over Marquette.
Leaders are not always built by their on-field performance. Senior safety Michael Allen approaches leadership with his faith and investment in his teammates.
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.
Winter Sports
Men's Basketball
The Bears limped through conference play after an injury-riddled season. An eight-team tournament in Las Vegas offers a chance to flip the narrative.
Isaac Williams IV averaged 10.5 points per game as a sophomore, playing a key role for a Baylor team that battled injuries. The Texas A&M—Corpus Christi transfer is now set to play the next two seasons in Waco.
The Bears missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2017-18. They’re set to face Minnesota at 9:30 p.m. April 1.
Women's Basketball
TCU’s “Batman and Robin” duo powered the Horned Frogs to a 65-53 win, clinching the Big 12 regular-season title while Baylor battled through a frigid shooting performance. The Bears now shift their focus to the Big 12 Tournament after finishing third in the conference standings.
In an era defined by roster turnover and uncertainty, Jana Van Gytenbeek, Bella Fontleroy and Darianna Littlepage-Buggs chose to grow together. Four seasons later, they leave as the foundation of a program they helped steady, shape and sustain.
Baylor earned a 26-point win over Kansas State on Monday night to close its regular season home schedule. The Bears finish the campaign 15-2 at Foster Pavilion.
Equestrian
“My goal was just to have fun, no pressure at all, and that’s what I went out and did,” Callaway said. “It was a good last ride. I’m so glad that I was able to experience my five years at Baylor.”
The Bears have been here before, as they knocked off No. 1 Auburn University, 8-7, in the 2021 NCEA quarterfinals.
Lots of Bears competed over the spring break holiday. Here is everything you may have missed.
Tennis
The Bears lost 4-1 in Fort Worth on Thursday. Senior Zsombor Velcz scored the team’s lone point in singles play.
Many aspiring tennis players dream of playing at Center Court. While it may not be under the lights of a Grand Slam, junior Devin Badenhorst welcomed the privilege and responsibility that comes with playing on Court One for No. 20 Baylor men’s tennis.
Freshman Blake Anderson had ties to Baylor men’s tennis growing up two hours north of Waco. He now has the opportunity to represent the Lone Star State as a freshman on an international roster.
Golf
Needing 11th place or higher to become eligible for the postseason, Baylor women’s golf squeezes by, placing 11th in the Big 12 Championship. They shot 49-over 901 after the final round on Thursday at Houston Oaks Country Club in Hockley, Texas.
“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.
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.
