Arizona Wildcats face No. 15 Baylor Bears after Cornfield's 25-point game

The Wildcats look to bounce back after a close loss to Colorado as they take on the ranked Bears in Waco.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Arizona Wildcats will travel to Waco, Texas to take on the No. 15 Baylor Bears in a Big 12 matchup on Saturday evening. This comes after the Wildcats' Lani Cornfield scored 25 points in their 78-70 loss to the Colorado Buffaloes in their previous game.

Why it matters

Arizona has struggled this season with an 11-15 overall record and a 2-13 mark in Big 12 play. A win over the highly-ranked Bears could provide a much-needed boost for the Wildcats as they look to finish the season strong. Baylor, on the other hand, is looking to maintain its position in the Big 12 standings with an 11-4 conference record.

The details

In the loss to Colorado, Cornfield led the Wildcats with 25 points, showcasing her scoring ability. The Wildcats will need another strong performance from Cornfield and the rest of the team if they hope to pull off the upset against Baylor.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2026 at 8 p.m. EST.
  • Arizona's previous game was a 78-70 loss to Colorado.

The players

Lani Cornfield

A key player for the Arizona Wildcats who scored 25 points in the team's previous game against Colorado.

Baylor Bears

The No. 15 ranked team in the country, hosting the Arizona Wildcats in this Big 12 matchup.

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The takeaway

This game presents an opportunity for the struggling Arizona Wildcats to pull off a significant upset against the highly-ranked Baylor Bears. If Lani Cornfield and the rest of the Wildcats can build on her 25-point performance against Colorado, they may be able to give the Bears a tough challenge in Waco.