WACO, Texas (Interstat) — The Baylor Lady Bears used a dominant second quarter to defeat the Arizona Wildcats 74-60 in a women’s basketball game Saturday at Ferrell Center. Arizona led 22-15 after the first quarter, but Baylor outscored the Wildcats 23-8 in the second to take a 38-30 halftime lead it would not relinquish. Taliah Scott led Baylor with 22 points. Marcayla Johnson added 12 points and Darianna Littlepage-Buggs scored 10. Lani Cornfield and Daniah Trammell each scored 11 points for Arizona, which fell to 11-16. Baylor improved to 23-6. The Lady Bears capitalized on Arizona’s cold shooting, as the Wildcats made only 2 of 15 attempts from 3-point range. Baylor also forced 13 turnovers while committing only eight.

WACO, Texas (Interstat) — A dominant second quarter propelled the Baylor Lady Bears to a comfortable 74-60 victory over the Arizona Wildcats in a Big 12 women’s basketball game Saturday at the Ferrell Center. The game, played before a crowd of 5,758, was effectively decided in a decisive 10-minute stretch before halftime. Baylor outscored Arizona 23-8 in the second quarter, turning a tight contest into a double-digit lead the Wildcats would never seriously threaten. Arizona started brightly, connecting on early shots to build a 22-15 lead after the first quarter. The Wildcats’ offense, however, went frigid in the second period, managing just eight points on a series of missed jump shots and turnovers. Baylor capitalized, methodically building its advantage with a balanced attack and stifling interior defense that produced six blocks in the game. The Lady Bears extended their lead to 38-30 by halftime and maintained control throughout the second half. Arizona never got closer than eight points in the final two quarters as Baylor consistently answered any modest Wildcats run with a score of its own. Baylor was led by Taliah Scott, who scored a game-high 22 points. Marcayla Johnson added 12 points, and Darianna Littlepage-Buggs contributed 10 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. The Lady Bears’ ball movement was precise, with point guard Jana Van Gytenbeek dishing out eight assists against only three team turnovers. Arizona, which fell to 11-16 overall, was paced by Lani Cornfield and Daniah Trammell, who each scored 11 points. Molly Ladwig added 10 points. The Wildcats struggled mightily from the perimeter, making just 2 of 15 attempts from three-point range. Their offensive woes were summarized by an offensive rating of 78.4 points per 100 possessions, well below Baylor’s mark of 93.5. Baylor improved to 23-6 with the win and showcased its defensive strength, holding Arizona to 32.4% shooting from the field. The Lady Bears also won the battle inside, outscoring Arizona 32-24 in the paint and outrebounding them 11-8 on the offensive glass. The most important part of the game was Baylor’s overwhelming second-quarter performance. After Arizona’s strong opening period, the Lady Bears tightened their defense, forced the Wildcats into difficult shots, and executed efficiently on offense to build an insurmountable lead. This quarter shifted all momentum and established a game-long template of Baylor control, from which Arizona could not recover. Arizona will look to regroup when it hosts Houston on Tuesday. Baylor, continuing a busy stretch, is scheduled to host Kansas State on Monday.

Preview: Arizona Wildcats at No. -- Baylor Lady Bears WACO, Texas (Interstat) — The Baylor Lady Bears look to rebound from a rare lopsided loss when they host the struggling Arizona Wildcats in a Big 12 women’s basketball matchup Saturday at Ferrell Center. Baylor (22-6 overall) saw a three-game win streak snapped emphatically in an 87-56 road loss to Texas Tech on Wednesday. The Lady Bears, who have been a fixture in the AP Top 25 this season, will aim to reassert their defensive identity against a Wildcats team seeking consistency. Arizona (11-15) arrives in Waco on a five-game skid, most recently falling 78-70 to Colorado at home on Tuesday. The Wildcats have found wins hard to come by in conference play, but possess a dynamic offensive threat in guard Lani Cornfield. Cornfield is coming off a stellar 25-point, 8-assist performance against Colorado and has scored 21 or more points in four of her last eight games. Her playmaking will be central to Arizona’s hopes of pulling an upset on the road. Baylor will counter with forward Darianna Littlepage-Buggs, a consistent presence who posted 25 points in a win over Houston last month. She had 13 points in the loss to Texas Tech. The Lady Bears’ depth, featuring contributors like Taliah Scott, will be tested as they look to control the paint and tempo. The teams have no common opponents this season. Baylor has been strong at home, while Arizona has struggled away from Tucson. This game is the only scheduled meeting between the programs this regular season. Baylor will host Kansas State on Monday, while Arizona travels to face Houston next Tuesday. Tip-off is set for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at the Ferrell Center in Waco.