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No. 18 Baylor Women's Basketball Defeats Kansas State 80-54
Taliah Scott scores 20 points as Bears pull away in third quarter
Feb. 24, 2026 at 3:36am
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The No. 18 Baylor Bears women's basketball team defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 80-54 on Monday night in their final home game of the regular season. Taliah Scott led the way for Baylor with 20 points, including five 3-pointers, while Bella Fontleroy added 16 points and four 3-pointers of her own. The Bears pulled away in the third quarter with a 13-2 run, highlighted by three 3-pointers from Fontleroy.
Why it matters
This victory keeps Baylor in contention for a high seed in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament and NCAA Tournament. The Bears are currently ranked 18th in the nation and have been a consistent presence in the Top 25 all season. Their strong shooting performance, especially from beyond the arc, showcases their offensive firepower as they look to make a deep postseason run.
The details
Baylor finished the game 13-of-26 (50%) from 3-point range, while Kansas State shot just 34% overall from the floor and had 14 turnovers. Darianna Littlepage-Buggs recorded a double-double for the Bears with 10 points and 11 rebounds, and Jana Van Gytenbeek dished out 8 assists. For Kansas State, Jordan Speiser and Tess Heal each scored 12 points, but leading scorer Taryn Sides was held scoreless.
- Baylor led 35-26 at halftime after holding the Wildcats to 35% shooting in the first half.
- The Bears pulled away in the third quarter, starting the period on a 13-2 run.
The players
Taliah Scott
A standout guard for the Baylor Bears, Taliah Scott scored 20 points and made five 3-pointers in the win.
Bella Fontleroy
The Baylor forward added 16 points and four 3-pointers, scoring 12 of her points in the pivotal third quarter.
Darianna Littlepage-Buggs
The Baylor forward recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Jana Van Gytenbeek
The Baylor guard dished out 8 assists to go with 5 points.
Jordan Speiser
The Kansas State guard scored 12 points in the losing effort.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
The takeaway
Baylor's strong shooting performance, led by Taliah Scott and Bella Fontleroy, allowed the Bears to pull away from Kansas State and maintain their position as one of the top teams in the Big 12 Conference. With the postseason approaching, Baylor's ability to knock down 3-pointers will be a key factor in their quest for a deep tournament run.
