Baylor track and field gained momentum at the Big 12 Indoor Championships in Lubbock on Saturday, highlighted by senior sprinter Nathaniel Ezekiel breaking his own school record in the 400 meters and helping the Bears win the 4×400 relay. Graduate student sprinter Alexis Brown and junior sprinter Tiriah Kelley secured two podium finishes, leading the women’s team to an enthusiastic third-place overall finish with 64 points.

For freshman sprinter Royaltee Brown, integrating into the track program at Baylor has meant reworking her routine to compete against upperclassmen. Brown tweaked her form and made sure she prioritized confidence.