No. 15 Baylor Women's Basketball Faces No. 20 Texas Tech in Top-25 Matchup

The Bears look to avenge their earlier loss to the Lady Raiders in Waco

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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No. 15 Baylor women's basketball (22-5, 11-3) travels to Lubbock to take on the No. 20 Texas Tech Lady Raiders (23-4, 10-4) in a top-25 Big 12 matchup. The Lady Raiders defeated the Bears 61-60 earlier this season, with Baylor star Taliah Scott limited to just two minutes due to an ankle injury. Both teams are looking to keep pace in the Big 12 championship race as the regular season winds down.

Why it matters

This game features two ranked Big 12 teams battling for conference positioning and NCAA Tournament seeding. Baylor is looking to avenge its earlier loss to Texas Tech, while the Lady Raiders aim to solidify their standing as one of the top teams in the conference.

The details

Baylor is led by star guard Taliah Scott, who is averaging 20.6 points per game. The Bears also get contributions from Jana Van Gytenbeek, Bella Fontleroy, and Darianna Littlepage-Buggs. Texas Tech is paced by Bailey Maupin (15.8 ppg) and Snudda Collins (15.3 ppg) in the backcourt, along with forward Jalynn Bristow (11.0 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.1 bpg).

  • The game is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM CT.
  • Baylor and Texas Tech previously met on January 21, 2026, with the Lady Raiders winning 61-60 in Waco.

The players

Taliah Scott

Baylor's star guard, averaging 20.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.

Bailey Maupin

Texas Tech's leading scorer, averaging 15.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.

Jalynn Bristow

Texas Tech's versatile forward, averaging 11.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 2.1 blocks per game.

Nicki Collen

Baylor's head coach, with a 124-41 record and 4 NCAA Tournament appearances including a Sweet 16.

Krista Gerlich

Texas Tech's head coach, with a 221-181 record in her career.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready for a tough battle against a very good Texas Tech team. They beat us earlier this season and we're looking to return the favor on their home court.”

— Nicki Collen, Baylor Head Coach

“This is a big game for us as we try to solidify our standing in the Big 12. Baylor is a talented team and we know they'll be looking to avenge their earlier loss to us.”

— Krista Gerlich, Texas Tech Head Coach

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing a higher seed in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament.

The takeaway

This top-25 matchup between Baylor and Texas Tech features two of the Big 12's best teams battling for conference positioning and NCAA Tournament seeding. The game should provide an exciting preview of the type of high-level competition fans can expect to see in the postseason.