Jan. 4, 2005

WACO, Texas - - The third-ranked Baylor women's basketball team will host "Operation 10K" on Saturday, Jan. 8 when the Lady Bears take on the University of Texas Longhorns in the Ferrell Center at noon in a nationally televised Fox Sports Net broadcast.

"Operation 10K" is designed to help pack the stands with over 10,000 fans and break the record of 10,031 for a regular season game Lady Bear game. Baylor drew 10,031 when it hosted Oklahoma on Jan. 12, 2002.

To ease anticipated traffic congestion and parking problems, Baylor officials have arranged for a shuttle service to run continually from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from three Baylor pickup sites: the Marina, the Alumni Center and the Wiethorn Visitors Center.

In addition, Double R Burgers will be serving "Bevo Burgers for a Buck" outside the Ferrell Center.

Fans who wear a gold shirt to the game will receive a Bear Buck good for $1 off selected Baylor concession items.

For more information please contact Baylor Athletic Marketing at 254-710-3073 or log on to Baylor's official athletic website: www.baylorbears.com. Fans can either purchase tickets on-line or call the Baylor ticket office at (254) 710-1000 or 1-800-BAYLORU opt. 7.