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Baylor's Taliah Scott Shines in Blowout Win Over UCF
Bears bounce back after tough loss to TCU with dominant performance against Knights
Feb. 17, 2026 at 10:07am
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Baylor women's basketball bounced back from a tough loss to TCU with a blowout victory over UCF. Senior guard Taliah Scott led the way for the Bears, scoring 26 points on 8-of-10 shooting with three 3-pointers. Baylor controlled the game from start to finish, outscoring UCF 52-23 in the first half and cruising to a lopsided win.
Why it matters
This win helps Baylor keep pace in the Big 12 standings, as they remain tied for first place with TCU. The Bears will need to continue winning down the stretch to secure a high seed in the NCAA Tournament, where they hope to make a deep run.
The details
Baylor started the game hot, shooting 65% in the first half and building a 29-point lead by halftime. Scott led the offensive onslaught, while the Bears also dominated inside, scoring 44 points in the paint and getting 14 points from the free throw line. Baylor's defense also stifled UCF, holding the Knights to just 40 points through the first three quarters.
- Baylor played this game on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
- The Bears' next game is against Texas Tech on February 18, 2026 at 7 PM EST.
- Baylor will face TCU again on March 1, 2026 in the regular season finale.
The players
Taliah Scott
A senior guard for Baylor who led the team with 26 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 3 3-pointers.
Darianna Littlepage-Buggs
A senior forward for Baylor who grabbed a team-high 8 rebounds in the win.
Bella Fontleroy
A Baylor player who contributed 7 rebounds in the victory over UCF.
Van Gytenbeek
The Baylor point guard who dished out 11 assists and scored 10 points with 2 3-pointers.
UCF Knights
The opponent, a struggling team that has lost 6 straight games and is just 10-15 on the season with only 2 conference wins.
What’s next
Baylor will play Texas Tech on February 18, 2026 at 7 PM EST, followed by a rematch against conference-leading TCU on March 1, 2026. These final two regular season games will be crucial for the Bears as they look to secure a top seed in the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
Baylor's dominant performance against UCF, led by Taliah Scott's efficient scoring, shows the team's offensive potential. If the Bears can continue to shoot well and play stifling defense, they have the talent to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament and potentially win the Big 12 regular season title.
