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Baylor defeated Florida 5-2 in Game 2 of the NCAA Gainesville Super Regional, evening the series at 1-1. Shaylon Govan's three-run homer in the first inning set the tone, and pitcher RyLee Crandall limited Florida's offense to five hits. The loss ended Florida's 12-game winning streak. The decisive Game 3 will determine who advances to the Women's College World Series.
Baylor defeated Florida 5-2 in Game 2 of the NCAA Gainesville Super Regional, evening the series at 1-1. Shaylon Govan's three-run homer in the first inning set the tone, and pitcher RyLee Crandall limited Florida's offense to five hits. The loss ended Florida's 12-game winning streak. The decisive Game 3 will determine who advances to the Women's College World Series.
The Florida Gators defeated the Baylor Bears 4-2 in Game 1 of the NCAA Gainesville Super Regional, led by key performances from Korbe Otis and Katie Kistler. The win marks Florida's 12th straight and puts them one victory away from the Women's College World Series. Keagan Rothrock secured the win with a complete game, improving her season record to 29-6.
Scott Drew has declined the offer to become the next head coach of Kentucky Basketball and will remain at Baylor. Drew has had a successful coaching career at Baylor, leading the program to its first NCAA Championship in 2021 and achieving multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. Kentucky will now continue its search for a new head coach to replace John Calipari.
Clemson Tigers and Baylor Bears face off in a basketball game, with the Tigers leading 46-34 in the second half.
The live score and stats from the NCAA basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Baylor Bears on March 14, 2024, show a close match with several turnovers, steals, and successful shots from both teams, resulting in a dynamic and competitive game.
The second-ranked Houston Cougars are set to face off against the 11th-ranked Baylor Bears in a crucial Big 12 matchup. Houston is favored by 2 points in the college basketball odds, with their strong defense being a key factor. Baylor, known for its potent offensive attack, will look to bounce back from a recent loss. The game is expected to be closely contested, with betting trends and key injuries adding to the anticipation.
ESPN's Myron Medcalf discusses the recent postgame melee in the Southland Conference and argues for making handshake lines optional in collegiate sports. He also previews key college basketball matchups for the weekend, including the Houston-Baylor, Duke-Wake Forest, Alabama-Kentucky, and North Carolina-Virginia games, offering insights and predictions for each game.
Baylor Bears retired Brittney Griner's No. 42 jersey in an emotional ceremony at Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas, honoring one of college basketball's greatest players. Griner, who led the Bears to an NCAA championship in 2012, expressed gratitude and emotion during the ceremony, which included former coaches and a halftime "Dunk Like BG" contest. Despite a strained relationship with Baylor after leaving for the WNBA, Griner's jersey retirement marks a significant moment in her basketball career and the school's history.
Lance Leipold, head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks, is set to hire Jeff Grimes as the team's offensive coordinator and tight ends coach. Grimes, known for his expertise in coaching offensive lines, has had successful stints at Baylor, BYU, LSU, and Auburn. He was the offensive coordinator at Baylor for the past three seasons, where he helped lead the team to impressive offensive statistics. Grimes will join offensive line coach Scott Fuchs, and together they will implement a wide-zone blocking scheme.
Baylor football coach Dave Aranda will return for the 2024 season, but without his offensive and defensive coordinators, following a 3-9 season. The decision comes with significant changes on and off the field, including the dismissal of coordinators Jeff Grimes and Matt Powledge. Baylor plans to increase its investment in NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) opportunities. The team's focus moving forward will be on retaining a strong core of young players, including talented true freshmen. Aranda's overall record at Baylor is 23-25, with the team's best season being in 2021 when they went 12-2 and won the Big 12 title. Since then, Baylor has struggled, going 9-16 overall and 2-7 in Big 12 play this season.
The Florida Gators (4-1) will face off against the Baylor Bears (5-0) in the NIT Season Tip-Off finale. Baylor, ranked 13th in the AP Poll, presents a tough challenge for Florida with their talented guards, including Ja'Kobe Walter who leads the team in scoring. Baylor's offensive focus on perimeter play will test Florida's individual defense. The Bears also have size in their frontcourt, which could pose a challenge for the Gators. Despite Baylor's offensive prowess, their defense has been mediocre, giving Florida an opportunity to come up with a valuable win. The game will be televised on ESPN on November 24th at 5:30 PM ET.
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian provided injury updates and discussed the wide receiver rotation ahead of their game against the Baylor Bears. Freshman running back CJ Baxter is expected to play after recovering from a foot injury. Sarkisian expressed his desire to rotate players at safety and praised the depth at the position. He also mentioned the challenges posed by Baylor's backup quarterback Sawyer Robertson. Sarkisian discussed the limited rotation at wide receiver and expressed hope for other players, including Isaiah Neyor, to emerge and contribute.
Baylor Bears will be without starting quarterback Blake Shapen for 2-3 weeks due to an MCL injury, while the Utah Utes may also be without their starting quarterback, Cam Rising, as he continues to recover from an ACL tear. Baylor coach Dave Aranda confirmed Shapen's absence and expressed confidence in backup quarterback Sawyer Robertson. The Utes' head coach, Kyle Whittingham, expects Baylor to bounce back from their disappointing loss and emphasized the importance of being prepared to face a stronger team. In addition to Shapen, Baylor will also be missing starting safety Devin Lemear and outside linebacker Garmon Randolph due to injuries.
No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners completed a conference sweep of No. 16/19 Baylor Bears with a pair of shutout wins in Saturday's doubleheader, 4-0 and 2-0. The Sooners collected their fourth Big 12 sweep of the season, moving to 12-0 in conference play and securing their 52nd straight conference series victory. Junior second baseman Tiare Jennings hit a solo homer in the first inning and finished the second game 3-for-4 at the plate.