Sunday, February 1
Morgantown, W.Va.
12 p.m.
Baylor
19-4,8-2Big 12
60
at
70
West Virginia
18-5,8-3Big 12
1
2
3
4
F
Baylor
9
16
12
23
60
West Virginia
15
16
16
23
70
No. 14 WBB Slowed by No. 22 West Virginia, 70-60
2/1/2026 3:26:00 PM | Women's Basketball
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – No. 14 Baylor women's basketball couldn't overcome a high‑turnover afternoon on the road, falling 70‑60 to No. 22 West Virginia on Sunday.
The Bears opened with the game's first five points and held WVU to 21.1% shooting in the first quarter, but early free throws and a 9‑0 WVU run to close the period put BU in a 15‑9 hole that proved crucial.
Baylor answered in the second with a 7‑0 burst sparked by five points from Yuting Deng and a basket from Marcayla Johnson. A jumper from Taliah Scott capped a nine‑point stretch that briefly gave the Bears the lead, but West Virginia responded with eight straight to take a 31‑25 advantage into halftime.
The Mountaineers pushed their lead to 14 in the third as Baylor went without a field goal for over five minutes. Darianna Littlepage‑Buggs ended the drought at the buzzer with a putback to bring BU within 10 points heading to the fourth.
WVU rebuilt a 15‑point margin early in the final frame, and although Baylor produced steady scoring at the free-throw line and added late buckets from Scott, Marcayla Johnson and Littlepage‑Buggs, the Mountaineers maintained control to close out the game.
The Bears held WVU to 34.3% from the floor and 27.8% from deep, but West Virginia attempted 24 more shots behind its turnover advantage. Baylor shot 27‑for‑32 (84.4) at the line and 29.8% from the field.
Scott led BU with 18 points, going 6‑of‑7 at the stripe. Bella Fontleroy followed with 14, buoyed by a 9‑for‑10 mark at the line. Littlepage‑Buggs added 12 points and eight rebounds, Marcayla Johnson scored eight on a perfect 6‑for‑6 day at the line and Deng finished with six, including a 3 during Baylor's second‑quarter push.
The Bears stay on the road Wednesday to face off against Cincinnati. The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. CT 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.
The Bears opened with the game's first five points and held WVU to 21.1% shooting in the first quarter, but early free throws and a 9‑0 WVU run to close the period put BU in a 15‑9 hole that proved crucial.
Baylor answered in the second with a 7‑0 burst sparked by five points from Yuting Deng and a basket from Marcayla Johnson. A jumper from Taliah Scott capped a nine‑point stretch that briefly gave the Bears the lead, but West Virginia responded with eight straight to take a 31‑25 advantage into halftime.
The Mountaineers pushed their lead to 14 in the third as Baylor went without a field goal for over five minutes. Darianna Littlepage‑Buggs ended the drought at the buzzer with a putback to bring BU within 10 points heading to the fourth.
WVU rebuilt a 15‑point margin early in the final frame, and although Baylor produced steady scoring at the free-throw line and added late buckets from Scott, Marcayla Johnson and Littlepage‑Buggs, the Mountaineers maintained control to close out the game.
The Bears held WVU to 34.3% from the floor and 27.8% from deep, but West Virginia attempted 24 more shots behind its turnover advantage. Baylor shot 27‑for‑32 (84.4) at the line and 29.8% from the field.
Scott led BU with 18 points, going 6‑of‑7 at the stripe. Bella Fontleroy followed with 14, buoyed by a 9‑for‑10 mark at the line. Littlepage‑Buggs added 12 points and eight rebounds, Marcayla Johnson scored eight on a perfect 6‑for‑6 day at the line and Deng finished with six, including a 3 during Baylor's second‑quarter push.
The Bears stay on the road Wednesday to face off against Cincinnati. The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. CT 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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Team Stats
Baylor
WVU
FG%
.298
.343
3FG%
.278
.278
FT%
.844
.850
RB
32
45
TO
30
21
STL
8
13
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
9
Pts
14
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
9
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Players Mentioned
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