Thursday, October 29
Austin, Texas
7 p.m. CT
Baylor
64
at
85
Texas (Exhibition)
10/29/2026 9:36:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Bears open the season at home Monday evening against FDU
AUSTIN, Texas – Baylor women's basketball lost 85-64 to the preseason No. 6 Texas Longhorns in an exhibition Thursday evening at the Moody Center.
Trinity Turner scored a game-high 20 points, shooting 7 of 10 from the field, including 2 of 3 from 3-point range. Reese Ross also scored in double figures with 13 points, making 6 of 9 free throws.
Ross also grabbed a team-high five rebounds, all defensive, followed by Kate Koval with four.
The Bears and Longhorns traded the lead early, but seven first-quarter turnovers led to 11 Texas points. Ross hit a 3-pointer off an Ella Brow assist, and Ines Goryanova scored five late points to bring Baylor within four before Texas scored the final three points of the quarter.
Baylor was held to 10 points in the second quarter, answering midway through the period with a 6-0 run. Skylar Jones made two free throws, Ross scored off a Turner assist and Kyla Abraham added a jumper. Texas scored the final nine points to take a 50-29 lead at halftime.
The Bears all but matched Texas in the third quarter, scoring 18 points to the Longhorns' 19, but six turnovers kept them from making up additional ground. Turner led Baylor with eight points in the quarter, including a 3-pointer with just over two minutes left.
Baylor outscored Texas 17-16 in the fourth quarter, using four steals and seven points off turnovers to create offense. Goryanova had two early steals, and Turner followed one with a fast-break 3-pointer before adding two jumpers later in the quarter. Ross added late points at the foul line and on a layup, but Texas finished off the win.
Texas' Zya Vann scored 18 points, making all six of her 3-point attempts. Addison Bjorn finished with 11 points, five steals and one block. Breya Cunningham added 12 points, four rebounds and two blocks. Madison Booker recorded 12 points, three assists and two steals.
The Bears get an official start to the season on Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. CT against FDU. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+ and the Baylor Sports Media Network.
Baylor women's basketball is presented by Central National Bank, a family-owned, independent bank headquartered in Waco, Texas, that provides uniquely personal service while simultaneously embracing the latest developments in banking technology.
To stay up to date, follow the team on its official Facebook, X and Instagram accounts: @BaylorWBB.
Trinity Turner scored a game-high 20 points, shooting 7 of 10 from the field, including 2 of 3 from 3-point range. Reese Ross also scored in double figures with 13 points, making 6 of 9 free throws.
Ross also grabbed a team-high five rebounds, all defensive, followed by Kate Koval with four.
The Bears and Longhorns traded the lead early, but seven first-quarter turnovers led to 11 Texas points. Ross hit a 3-pointer off an Ella Brow assist, and Ines Goryanova scored five late points to bring Baylor within four before Texas scored the final three points of the quarter.
Baylor was held to 10 points in the second quarter, answering midway through the period with a 6-0 run. Skylar Jones made two free throws, Ross scored off a Turner assist and Kyla Abraham added a jumper. Texas scored the final nine points to take a 50-29 lead at halftime.
The Bears all but matched Texas in the third quarter, scoring 18 points to the Longhorns' 19, but six turnovers kept them from making up additional ground. Turner led Baylor with eight points in the quarter, including a 3-pointer with just over two minutes left.
Baylor outscored Texas 17-16 in the fourth quarter, using four steals and seven points off turnovers to create offense. Goryanova had two early steals, and Turner followed one with a fast-break 3-pointer before adding two jumpers later in the quarter. Ross added late points at the foul line and on a layup, but Texas finished off the win.
Texas' Zya Vann scored 18 points, making all six of her 3-point attempts. Addison Bjorn finished with 11 points, five steals and one block. Breya Cunningham added 12 points, four rebounds and two blocks. Madison Booker recorded 12 points, three assists and two steals.
The Bears get an official start to the season on Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. CT against FDU. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+ and the Baylor Sports Media Network.
Baylor women's basketball is presented by Central National Bank, a family-owned, independent bank headquartered in Waco, Texas, that provides uniquely personal service while simultaneously embracing the latest developments in banking technology.
To stay up to date, follow the team on its official Facebook, X and Instagram accounts: @BaylorWBB.
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