Baylor’s postseason run came to a halt Wednesday night in Fort Worth, as No. 8 BYU capitalized on defensive miscues and handed the Bears their first 4-0 defeat in nearly two years to advance to the Big 12 Championship final.

From a Texas state championship to a starring role in Baylor’s midfield, freshman phenom Olivia Hess has made her mark in just one season in Waco where her drive, composure and heart have helped shape a team redefining what Baylor soccer can be.

From an 8-8-5 campaign a year ago to a 12-win season, the Bears have rewritten their story. With veteran leadership and belief in their potential, Baylor soccer heads to Fort Worth for the 2025 Big 12 Championships.

Before this year’s group set its sights on another postseason run, there was a stretch that changed everything. The 2017 and 2018 teams turned belief into banners, capturing back-to-back Big 12 titles and setting the standard that today’s Bears continue to chase.

In its final in-state conference match before the Big 12 Tournament, No. 16 Baylor battled Houston to a 1-1 draw, taking a point on the road and keeping focus on next week’s finale in Stillwater.

After a midweek stumble at TCU, No. 10 Baylor soccer responded with a statement shutout over Utah on Sunday, closing its home slate with renewed confidence and keeping pace in the Big 12 race.

Baylor’s five-game win streak ended Thursday under the Fort Worth lights, where the Bears never quite settled into their rhythm against the defending Big 12 champions. TCU controlled the pace from the opening whistle, turning early pressure into momentum that carried throughout the top-20 matchup.

What began with a handful of believers in 1995 has become one of the Big 12’s strongest programs, powered by a blend of faith, tradition and drive that has Baylor on the brink of history. Three decades later, the Bears aren’t just chasing a title; they’re living out the promise that built the program from the start.

With a 9-1-2 record and a four-game win streak, Baylor soccer is proving its rise is no fluke. Now ranked No. 2 in the Big 12 and top 15 nationally, the Bears look every bit the contender head coach Michelle Lenard envisioned.

Colorado is unbeaten in conference play no more after junior Aryanna Jimison’s two goals carried Baylor to a 2-1 win Sunday. The Bears are now 3-1 against Big 12 opponents.

With Callie Conrad striking twice, Baylor rolled past Iowa State 3-0 at Betty Lou Mays Field. The Bears’ back line held firm once again, delivering their eighth shutout in 11 matches.

Anchored by a disciplined defense that turned stops into attack, Baylor closed its Kansas road swing with a 3-0 victory over Kansas State. With consecutive shutouts, the Bears continue Big 12 play riding a wave of momentum.

The Bears opened conference play Friday night with a 1-0 loss to in-state rival Texas Tech. The Red Raiders’ only score came off a penalty kick by senior forward Peyton Parsons.

On the tail of a 2-0 victory over No. 17 Mississippi State, Baylor soccer stays unbeaten in 2025, holding Texas to 13 total shots in the Bears’ fourth consecutive clean sheet.

After a challenging week at home in which Baylor soccer took a loss and draw, the Bears are eager to get back in the win column as they host Arizona at 7 p.m. Thursday night at Betty Lou Mays Field.

Baylor soccer fell short of a victory by a matter of centimeters against Cincinnati, as the Senior Night contest ended in a draw, 2-2, on Thursday at Betty Lou Mays Field.

In a flurry of firsts, Baylor soccer will continue its roll in Waco against Cincinnati for the first time in program history, while No. 20 Baylor volleyball will head to Ohio and clash with the Bearcats for the first time since 1992.

Baylor soccer came into the season with 14 newcomers vying for significant minutes come Big 12 play. While a youth movement has jump-started the Bears, freshman forward Callie Conrad has embodied the 2023 comeback season.

Led by sophomore midfielder Tyler Isgrig’s two-goal game, Baylor soccer took down Iowa State 4-2 Thursday night at Betty Lou Mays Field.

Baylor soccer took full advantage of its road trip and capped off the weekend with its first conference win via a 2-0 shutout of Kansas State Sunday afternoon at Buser Family Park in Manhattan, Kan.

Despite creating opportunities and possessions, Baylor soccer was unable to match No. 25 Texas Tech, falling 2-0 Sunday afternoon at Betty Lou Mays Field.

Dominating time of possession and applying constant pressure, No. 6 BYU earned its first win in Big 12 play and shut down Baylor soccer 4-0 Thursday night at Betty Lou Mays Field.

In the final week of what has been a six-game home stand, Baylor soccer will tests its hand against No. 6 BYU Thursday night at Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field.

The Bears got back in the win column with a 1-0 victory over the Roadrunners Sunday night at Betty Lou Mays Field.

For the last time, Baylor soccer took on rival No. 16 Texas in regular season conference play. The Longhorns took home the bragging rights, scoring four second-half goals and shutting out the Bears 4-0 on Thursday night at Betty Lou Mays Field.

Hot off a dominant win, Baylor soccer looks to keep riding the wave into conference play against No. 16 Texas when it hosts the Longhorns for a 7 p.m. contest on Thursday at Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field.

After an improved start to the season compared to 2022, Baylor soccer looks to elevate its play to the next level through consistency.