Ranked Baylor Dominates Kansas State, Keeps Big 12 Championship Hopes Alive

The 18th-ranked Baylor Bears defeated Kansas State 80-54 Monday night behind strong performances from Taliah Scott and Bella Fontleroy. The victory keeps Baylor in contention for the Big 12 regular season title, sitting just half a game behind TCU with a crucial matchup against the Horned Frogs coming up Sunday.

The 18th-ranked Baylor Bears dominated Kansas State with an impressive 80-54 victory Monday evening in Waco, Texas, keeping their championship aspirations alive with stellar performances from Taliah Scott and Bella Fontleroy.

Scott led the Bears with 20 points while Fontleroy contributed 16 points in the commanding win. Darianna Littlepage-Buggs recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds, helping Baylor control the boards with a 43-29 rebounding advantage over the Wildcats.

The Bears found their rhythm in the final 20 minutes, connecting on an impressive 61.5% of their shots in the second half to pull away from Kansas State and secure the blowout victory.

With the win, Baylor improves to 24-6 overall and 13-4 in Big 12 conference play, keeping their hopes for both the regular season championship and the top seed in the conference tournament within reach. The Bears trail 11th-ranked TCU by just half a game, setting up a crucial showdown when they travel to face the Horned Frogs this Sunday.

Kansas State received balanced scoring efforts from Tess Heal and Jordan Speiser, who each finished with 12 points, while Brandie Harrod added 10 points. The loss drops the Wildcats to 15-15 overall and 8-9 in conference action.

In other Top 25 action, 23rd-ranked Georgia defeated Auburn 74-52 behind Dani Carnegie’s 17-point performance that included four rebounds and four steals. Rylie Theuerkauf and Mia Woolfolk each scored 16 points as the Lady Bulldogs shot an efficient 56.8% from the field and an even better 65% in the second half.

Georgia overcame an early six-point deficit by closing the opening quarter with a 10-0 scoring run and maintained control throughout the remainder of the contest. The Lady Bulldogs improve to 21-7 overall and 7-7 in SEC play, while Auburn falls to 14-14 and 3-11 in conference games.