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No. 15 WBB Pours in from Deep to Down Cincinnati, 76-70
2/4/2026 8:23:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Bears pick up their 20th win of the season to extend the second-longest active streak in the nation
CINCINNATI, Ohio – No. 15 Baylor women's basketball used a late first‑half surge to secure a 76-70 road win at Cincinnati on Wednesday. The Bears overcome a slow offensive start and closed the night strong behind double‑figure efforts from Taliah Scott, Jana Van Gytenbeek, Bella Fontleroy and Darianna Littlepage-Buggs.
The victory marked the Bears' 20th win of the season, extending Baylor's streak to 26-straight seasons with at least 20 wins, the second-longest active run in the nation that trails only UConn.
Baylor battled through early offensive struggles, with Van Gytenbeek supplying the only points in the first eight minutes on a pair of 3-pointers while the Bears opened 2-for-13 from the field. Littlepage‑Buggs added two late layups and Abraham hit a free throw to keep Baylor within reach after one.
The Bears found rhythm from deep in the second quarter. Fontleroy's second 3 tied the game with just over four minutes left in the frame, and Scott followed with a go‑ahead 3 for Baylor's first lead since the opening minutes.
Scott knocked down two more from long range as the Bears built their advantage, then added a layup in the closing seconds to send Baylor into halftime up three, 36-33. After eight turnovers in the first 13 minutes, the Bears did not commit another until the fourth quarter.
Cincinnati reclaimed the lead at times in the third, but Van Gytenbeek answered with her fifth 3-pointer of the night to put Baylor ahead by two entering the fourth.
The Bears closed it out with a 20-16 final period, led by 10 points from Scott, while Littlepage‑Buggs and Abraham added key baskets and rebounds to extend the margin. Baylor held its edge the rest of the way to finish off the six‑point win, 76-70.
Van Gytenbeek tied her career high in points with 19 and posted a season high in made 3-pointers with five, Abraham recorded a career-high five made free throws and Scott stretched her streak to 10 straight games with a made 3-pointer after sinking three on Wednesday while leading all scorers with 26 points.
Littlepage-Buggs' 11th double-double of the season came in a 10-point, 12-rebound effort at Fifth Third Arena, while Fontleroy had a game-high three steals paired with 12 points.
Bears return to Waco for a pair of nationally broadcast contests, beginning with Arizona State on Saturday at 5 p.m., live on FS1.
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 victory marked the Bears' 20th win of the season, extending Baylor's streak to 26-straight seasons with at least 20 wins, the second-longest active run in the nation that trails only UConn.
Baylor battled through early offensive struggles, with Van Gytenbeek supplying the only points in the first eight minutes on a pair of 3-pointers while the Bears opened 2-for-13 from the field. Littlepage‑Buggs added two late layups and Abraham hit a free throw to keep Baylor within reach after one.
The Bears found rhythm from deep in the second quarter. Fontleroy's second 3 tied the game with just over four minutes left in the frame, and Scott followed with a go‑ahead 3 for Baylor's first lead since the opening minutes.
Scott knocked down two more from long range as the Bears built their advantage, then added a layup in the closing seconds to send Baylor into halftime up three, 36-33. After eight turnovers in the first 13 minutes, the Bears did not commit another until the fourth quarter.
Cincinnati reclaimed the lead at times in the third, but Van Gytenbeek answered with her fifth 3-pointer of the night to put Baylor ahead by two entering the fourth.
The Bears closed it out with a 20-16 final period, led by 10 points from Scott, while Littlepage‑Buggs and Abraham added key baskets and rebounds to extend the margin. Baylor held its edge the rest of the way to finish off the six‑point win, 76-70.
Van Gytenbeek tied her career high in points with 19 and posted a season high in made 3-pointers with five, Abraham recorded a career-high five made free throws and Scott stretched her streak to 10 straight games with a made 3-pointer after sinking three on Wednesday while leading all scorers with 26 points.
Littlepage-Buggs' 11th double-double of the season came in a 10-point, 12-rebound effort at Fifth Third Arena, while Fontleroy had a game-high three steals paired with 12 points.
Bears return to Waco for a pair of nationally broadcast contests, beginning with Arizona State on Saturday at 5 p.m., live on FS1.
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
UC
FG%
.365
.433
3FG%
.429
.333
FT%
.818
.706
RB
39
36
TO
11
13
STL
5
2
Game Leaders
Pts
26
FGM
7
3FGM
5
FTM
7
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
5
FTM
0
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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