Our Daily Bears - All PostsThe Decade of the Bear Continues...https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52604/odb_fav.png2024-03-18T11:00:19-05:00http://www.ourdailybears.com/rss/current/2024-03-18T11:00:19-05:002024-03-18T11:00:19-05:00ODB MAILBAG - MARCH MADNESS EDITION: Questions Needed
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<p>Baylor Sports, Baylor Basketball, Baylor Football.</p> <p id="troT35">My sincerest apologies (well, semi sincere) for being out of pocket for the last month, but I’m back and ready to answer all of your Baylor sports questions. Post the questions below and I’ll drop the answers on Thur/Fri (before tip off). </p>
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<h2 id="VOrzy7">St. Patty’s Day Sweep</h2>
<p id="jYswb5">Baylor baseball earned a conference series win over #23 Texas Tech! After a loss on Friday, the Bears were on their game yesterday, winning back-to-back game to get the series win. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">That's a St. Patrick's Day sweep and a series dub <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> ⚾️ | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Together?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Together</a> <a href="https://t.co/ow1urT3oe6">pic.twitter.com/ow1urT3oe6</a></p>— Baylor Baseball (@BaylorBaseball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorBaseball/status/1769512841508172023?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="H1kmmo">Senior Night Dub for Acro & Tumbling</h2>
<p id="JgqbJx">In their home finale, acro & tumbling had a great showing against #4 Gannon, winning 278.715-275.555!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not a dry eye in sight <br>WE LOVE YOU SENIORS<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> <a href="https://t.co/lX1sPeHb75">pic.twitter.com/lX1sPeHb75</a></p>— Baylor A&T (@BaylorAcroTumb) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorAcroTumb/status/1769164602779042273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2024</a>
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<p id="pzATOV">Saturday’s win also marked Coach Felecia Mulkey’s 90TH WIN as Baylor’s head coach!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">One of one. Felecia Mulkey!✨ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> <a href="https://t.co/pTvuJZq9CE">pic.twitter.com/pTvuJZq9CE</a></p>— Baylor A&T (@BaylorAcroTumb) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorAcroTumb/status/1769166144248680524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2024</a>
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<p id="JtTyiB">Baby Maze was also a winner on Saturday night, tears and all.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The DETERMINATION to get back in mama bear's arms! Congratulations to our baby race winner, Maze! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> <a href="https://t.co/17V6BSrzQC">pic.twitter.com/17V6BSrzQC</a></p>— Baylor A&T (@BaylorAcroTumb) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorAcroTumb/status/1769137324141547535?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="zv8RB2">Track Team Takes a Trip to TCU</h2>
<p id="sRkhex">Baylor track was in Fort Worth on Friday at the TCU Alumni Invite, where they got a few events in before bad weather cancelled the remainder of the meet. </p>
<h3 id="xGflD7">First Place</h3>
<ul><li id="J8HmCL">4x100 Meter Relay — Tiriah Kelley, Imaobong Uko, Bria Bullard, Michaela Francois</li></ul>
<h3 id="8aVru1">Second Place</h3>
<ul><li id="NHtT3Y">Shot Put — Makayla Long</li></ul>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Second day Second <br><br>Makayla Long throws 51-2.25 to take the runner-up spot in the women's shot put!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> <a href="https://t.co/hRAEp6ChiS">pic.twitter.com/hRAEp6ChiS</a></p>— Baylor Track & Field (@BaylorTrack) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorTrack/status/1769031471053132202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="Hn5gr7">Men’s Golf Tees Off in Houston</h2>
<p id="AP4VT6">Today men’s golf is in Houston participating in The All-American Collegiate.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Back in the Lone ⭐️ State!<br><br> : <a href="https://t.co/8p0lXujnZv">https://t.co/8p0lXujnZv</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> ⛳️ ️</p>— Baylor Men's Golf ⛳️ (@BaylorMGolf) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorMGolf/status/1769444452735574354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="iejDQc">Women’s Tennis Goes 1-1</h2>
<p id="EDG6aK">Baylor ladies defeated Kansas State on the road 4-3 on Friday before dropping their Sunday match to #1 Oklahoma State, 7-0. They’ll look to start the next win streak this week as they host Iowa State and Kansas. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">FOUND A WAY TO GET IT DONE <br><br>Your Bears have won seven straight and are 5-0 in Big 12 play <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> <a href="https://t.co/ce8oANJDzb">pic.twitter.com/ce8oANJDzb</a></p>— Baylor Women’s Tennis (@BaylorWTennis) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorWTennis/status/1768791480267677864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="Vv0K7N">Men’s Tennis Loses to Wake Forest</h2>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Final in North Carolina<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> <a href="https://t.co/tvaNI4UW1z">pic.twitter.com/tvaNI4UW1z</a></p>— Baylor Men’s Tennis (@BaylorMTennis) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorMTennis/status/1769108525614006510?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="Ases3y">Softball Gets Swept in Lawrence</h2>
<p id="OMJGnu">Baylor softball had a rough weekend at Kansas, going 0-3.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Final<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/andONE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#andONE</a> <a href="https://t.co/LzvFI7Slp6">pic.twitter.com/LzvFI7Slp6</a></p>— Baylor Softball (@BaylorSoftball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorSoftball/status/1769435252101915085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="emklUf">Time to Dance!</h2>
<p id="kj9Olq">Yesterday was Selection Sunday, and we got to find out the fate of our men’s and women’s basketball teams in the March Madness Tournament.</p>
<p id="AkWgIM">The men’s team is a <a href="https://www.ourdailybears.com/baylor-basketball/2024/3/17/24104317/2024-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-bears-earn-a-3-seed-9-overall">#3 seed</a> in the West region, set to take on Colgate in Memphis.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Memphis bound <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CultureofJOY?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CultureofJOY</a> <a href="https://t.co/Trw8TRzfrh">pic.twitter.com/Trw8TRzfrh</a></p>— Baylor Men’s Basketball (@BaylorMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorMBB/status/1769494369969541368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2024</a>
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<p id="HM6zcq">The women earned a <a href="https://www.ourdailybears.com/baylor-lady-bears-basketball/2024/3/17/24104392/baylor-wbb-earns-5-seed-in-2024-ncaa-tournament-lady-bears">#5 seed</a> and will take on the winner of Vanderbilt/Columbia. They’ll be on the road in Blacksburg, Virginia for the first round.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">No. 5⃣ seed Blacksburg bound<br><br>Bring on the madness.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> <a href="https://t.co/9TXlmXBVHg">pic.twitter.com/9TXlmXBVHg</a></p>— Baylor Athletics (@BaylorAthletics) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorAthletics/status/1769520161214620122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="JSsEM7">Bear of the Day</h2>
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<p id="uULRvl">Happy Monday y’all! Get those brackets filled out and get ready for the Madness later this week!</p>
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<p id="oz5hHu">Selection Sunday has arrived, and the Baylor Women have earned a #5 seed in Region 3 - Blacksburg for the 2024 NCAA Tournament.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">No. 5⃣ seed Blacksburg bound<br><br>Bring on the madness.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> <a href="https://t.co/9TXlmXBVHg">pic.twitter.com/9TXlmXBVHg</a></p>— Baylor Athletics (@BaylorAthletics) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorAthletics/status/1769520161214620122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p id="zZhZpD">The Bears will face off against the winner of Vanderbilt and Columbia in on , March .</p>
<p id="3BW2Bz">Should Baylor win that matchup, the Bears will face the winner of Virginia Tech and Marshall.</p>
<p id="zU5VTZ">Other notable teams in the West:</p>
<p id="7u01MZ">(1) USC</p>
<p id="aeZMsf">(2) Ohio St.</p>
<p id="WGo717">(3) UConn</p>
<p id="gK4cnu">(8) Kansas</p>
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<p id="KNlbJN">Sic ‘Em Bears!</p>
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<p id="oz5hHu">Selection Sunday has arrived, and the Baylor Bears have earned a #3 seed in the West Region for the 2024 NCAA Tournament.</p>
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<p id="zZhZpD">The Bears will face off against Colgate in Memphis on Friday, March 22nd.</p>
<p id="3BW2Bz">Should Baylor win that matchup, the Bears will face the winner of Clemson and New Mexico.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Never gets old <a href="https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessMBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarchMadnessMBB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CultureofJOY?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CultureofJOY</a> <a href="https://t.co/WM1lXRfRMg">pic.twitter.com/WM1lXRfRMg</a></p>— Baylor Men’s Basketball (@BaylorMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorMBB/status/1769496185167872173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2024</a>
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<p id="zU5VTZ">Other notable teams in the West:</p>
<p id="7u01MZ">(1) North Carolina</p>
<p id="mPyuxS">(2) Arizona</p>
<p id="xFRl3O">(4) Alabama</p>
<p id="jopS5G">(5) Saint Mary’s</p>
<p id="kpy74m">(6) Clemson</p>
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<p>A chalk championship as #1 Houston takes on #2 Iowa State.</p> <h2 id="IPNHOE"><strong>#1 Houston vs. #2 Iowa State</strong></h2>
<h3 id="hCxJIw"><strong>Saturday, March 16th 5:00 PM CT, ESPN</strong></h3>
<p id="ig6UHA">The top two seeds of the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/big-12-basketball-tournament">Big 12 Tournament</a> have advanced to the championship as one seed Houston (30-3, 15-3) takes on two seed <a href="https://www.widerightnattylite.com">Iowa State</a> (26-7, 13-5). This is certainly an intriguing matchup, as these two teams have the <a href="https://www.teamrankings.com/ncaa-basketball/stat/defensive-efficiency">#1 and #2 defensive efficiencies in the country</a>, respectively. So while this is a great match up on paper, it might not be the prettiest basketball ever played. These two split their regular season meetings, with Iowa State winning in Ames, 57-53, and Houston winning at home, 73-65. Those totals indicate that Iowa State is going to have a bit more of an advantage the uglier this game gets overall. But the Cyclones seemed to shoot their way out of a bit of a recent scoring slump on Friday, as they beat Baylor to the tune of 76-62. Much of that victory was fueled by a 50% three point shooting performance, a high mark for a team that averages 34.6% on the year. Houston similarly put on an offensive and defensive clinic against Texas Tech on their way to this championship game, beating the Red Raiders by an 82-59 margin. The Cougars shot 49.2% from the field and 42.9% from three, while forcing 19 turnovers. Houston and Iowa State play a fairly similar style of ball: strong defense that forces turnovers and converts them into points. The regular season split is indicative of the relatively even matchup. And with the huge crowd advantage Iowa State is going to carry into this game in Kansas City, I’ve got Iowa State securing a Big 12 Tournament title here.</p>
<p id="NTxoC0">63-61 Iowa State</p>
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<p>The Big 12 semifinals tip off tonight as Houston takes on Texas Tech and Baylor takes on Iowa State!</p> <h2 id="6pwKUg"><strong>#1 Houston vs. #4 Texas Tech</strong></h2>
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<p id="3OpBi8">1 seed Houston (29-3, 15-3) has now won 10 games in a row, including their 60-45 win over <a href="https://www.frogsowar.com">TCU</a> in the quarterfinals to make it to this game. After a stifling defensive performance, the Cougars turn their attention 4 seed Texas Tech (23-9, 11-7). The Red Raiders have won four games in a row, including their beat down of <a href="https://www.vanquishthefoe.com">BYU</a> in the quarterfinals to the tune of 81-67. In the regular season, Tech lost at Houston, 77-54. And while I think the neutral site of this tournament will help make this game a bit closer, I still have Houston winning and advancing until someone shows a viable way to break through the Cougars’ dominant defense.</p>
<p id="432ugG">74-63 Houston</p>
<h2 id="UIi0vT"><strong>#2 Iowa State vs. #3 Baylor</strong></h2>
<h3 id="knFmzJ"><strong>Friday, March 15th 8:30 PM CT, ESPN</strong></h3>
<p id="olznx8">3 seed Baylor (23-9, 11-7) had a bit of a rough start against Cincinnati in the quarterfinals round, before turning it on in the second half to pull away for a 68-56 win. And while the offense had issues for portions of that game, the Baylor defense was really locked in. That’s a very good sign for the Bears in this tournament and the NCAA Tournament if they can keep up that defensive intensity, something they have lacked for portions of this season. Speaking of defensive intensity, the Bears now take on 2 seed <a href="https://www.widerightnattylite.com">Iowa State</a> (25-7, 13-5). Baylor beat Iowa State in Waco in their regular season meeting, 70-68. That game shouldn’t have been as close as it was, but multiple technical fouls and Scott Drew’s ejection got the Cyclones back in it. Baylor is going to be facing down one of the best defenses in the country in what will be a defacto home game for Iowa State. They’ll need a much stronger offensive performance and a much better first half from RayJ Dennis to have a shot in this one. But, Iowa State has had their own offensive woes as of late. With the increased defensive intensity we saw last night and Baylor’s potential for offensive efficiency, I have the Bears advancing to the Big 12 Championship.</p>
<p id="tk6xVN">68-65 Baylor</p>
https://www.ourdailybears.com/big-12-conference/2024/3/15/24101910/big-12-mbb-tournament-preview-semifinalsFieldinOfDreams2024-03-15T08:31:04-05:002024-03-15T08:31:04-05:00Baylor Advances Past Bearcats 68-56 to Big 12 Semis
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<p>And the hero of game was — Caleb Lohner!?</p> <p id="YFTIqR">After a slogging first half, the third seeded <a href="https://www.ourdailybears.com">Baylor Bears</a> scored 44 points in the second half to pull away 68-56 from the Cincinnati Bearcats, who likely saw their bubble hopes dashed despite a strong showing in both the tournament and regular season.</p>
<p id="3kcufW">The Bears will look to continue to prove their worth as a contender Friday night at 8:30 against the <a href="https://www.widerightnattylite.com">Iowa State Cyclones</a> in the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/big-12-basketball-tournament">Big 12 Tournament</a> semifinals. A win for Iowa State would lock them into a two seed in the NCAA Tournament, while a win for Baylor has the chance to move them past Iowa State for the same prize.</p>
<p id="xKkUoj">With Langston Love out again — this time having re-injured his foot, though details are unclear and he remains “day-to-day” — Caleb Lohner was the unlikely hero of the first half when Baylor had nothing else going for them offensively. His 16 minutes were the most he has played since conference play began in January. It was far and away his best showing with 5 points on some smart drives and 7 massive rebounds. He finished +9 in his time on the floor and scored all 5 of his points in the first half, second only to Jayden Nunn’s 7 points in that frame.</p>
<p id="1mCH2L">Josh Ojianwuna also had his monthly steal and slam, one of my favorite things about Baylor basketball this season:</p>
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<p lang="in" dir="ltr">BOOM, OJIANWUNA <br><br>BU 21, UC 20 | 4:31 1H<br> ESPN2<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CultureofJOY?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CultureofJOY</a> <a href="https://t.co/AkWP7Jgoex">pic.twitter.com/AkWP7Jgoex</a></p>— Baylor Men’s Basketball (@BaylorMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorMBB/status/1768466500371787864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 15, 2024</a>
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<p id="pPDJDZ">Even when shots weren’t falling early as Cincinnati took an early 12-3 lead, it wasn’t because the Bears weren’t engaged. Jalen Bridges had two offensive rebounds in the opening 4 minutes, and guys were diving on the floor for the ball and staying connected on defense. It was clear the effort was there, the shots just needed to start going in.</p>
<p id="7EsH0y">Once things got rolling in the second half, Baylor’s balanced attack was too much for even the Bearcats’ stout defense to handle. Seven Baylor players scored 5+ points in the game, and all five starters scored between 9 and 13 points. RayJ Dennis, despite a handful of poor decisions, finished the game a +16 with 13 points and 6 assists in 38 minutes. He continues to be the most essential connector on a team full of weapons. The freshman duo of Ja’Kobe Walter and Yves Missi combined for 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks. When Baylor went on its 9-0 run that broke open the second half and led to a 14-point advantage with 11:31 to go, it was the two freshman who hit the big shots and protected the rim.</p>
<p id="ZqgXdf">It also became clear in the second half that Cincinnati was playing their third game in three days. Their shots were consistently short or wildly off, and they struggled to defend Baylor’s drivers without fouling. Baylor had a 22 to 9 advantage in free throw attempts and was +12 on the boards. The Bearcats had just 2 second-chance points.</p>
<p id="ab6auA">The Bears are hot at the right time, and if Love can come back and be 85% of himself — without doing more damage to his body — no one will want to see this team on their side of the bracket.</p>
https://www.ourdailybears.com/baylor-basketball/2024/3/15/24101719/baylor-bears-advance-past-cincinnati-bearcats-68-56-to-big-12-semis-mens-basketballMichael_D_Nichols2024-03-15T08:00:00-05:002024-03-15T08:00:00-05:00DBR: Friday, March 15th, 2024
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<h2 id="jsIqhg">Men’s Basketball Advances to Big 12 Semifinals</h2>
<p id="u6z2As">After a 68-56 win over Cincinnati last night, the Bears are back on the court tonight. They’ll face off against Iowa State at 8:30PM. Sic ISU!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Bears aren't done ballin' just yet <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorMBB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BaylorMBB</a> clinches the final spot in 2024 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship semifinals with the 68-56 victory. <a href="https://t.co/IM0aMJmVY0">pic.twitter.com/IM0aMJmVY0</a></p>— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) <a href="https://twitter.com/Big12Conference/status/1768486894675886330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 15, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="DeyIde">Senior Day for Acro & Tumbling!</h2>
<p id="C5RlSn">Saturday at 5PM is the final home meet for acro & tumbling this season. Get to the Ferrell to catch a Top 5 matchup, celebrate the seniors, and maybe even see some new unis? It’s sure to be a great time, so come out and support!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">You just really don't want to miss this.<br><br> Baby race at halftime<br> Senior Day ceremonies<br> Rumblings of ... a new uniform?!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> <a href="https://t.co/Jun2dz2kuK">pic.twitter.com/Jun2dz2kuK</a></p>— Baylor A&T (@BaylorAcroTumb) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorAcroTumb/status/1768316223937257894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="0FOfPr">GO GOLD at Baylor Ballpark!</h2>
<p id="5fpG8l">Texas Tech is in town this weekend for a three-game series. Tonight kicks off the action with baseball’s Go Gold game at 6:30PM! Get to Baylor Ballpark and wear gold!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">It's a big weekend at Baylor Ballpark <br><br>PREVIEW | Baylor Welcomes No. 23 Texas Tech For Weekend Series<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> ⚾️ | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Together?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Together</a> <a href="https://t.co/wnHUx0qp5I">https://t.co/wnHUx0qp5I</a></p>— Baylor Baseball (@BaylorBaseball) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorBaseball/status/1768396892017164336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="HUWpDO">Road Trip for Men’s Tennis</h2>
<p id="ZkYMpr">Men’s tennis is North Carolina bound to face Wake Forest tomorrow at 1PM.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Next stop: Winston-Salem, N.C. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> <a href="https://t.co/OM2zgMG0Wo">pic.twitter.com/OM2zgMG0Wo</a></p>— Baylor Men’s Tennis (@BaylorMTennis) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorMTennis/status/1768329189910827337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="jcCSLz">Women’s Golf Heads to the Sunshine State</h2>
<p id="HX22Xm">Starting this morning, Baylor women’s golf is participating in the Florida State Match Up. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Back for the FSU Match <br><br> : <a href="https://t.co/8IUx3oXECl">https://t.co/8IUx3oXECl</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SicEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SicEm</a> ⛳️ ️♀️</p>— Baylor Women's Golf (@BaylorWGolf) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaylorWGolf/status/1768286851415044525?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<h2 id="kAuGWW">Bear of the Day</h2>
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<p id="CuWeR4">We have a weekend full of basketball and then it’s SELECTION SUNDAY! Happy March y’all!</p>
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