Baylor Women's Basketball Defeats Arizona

Taliah Scott's 22 points lead the 15th-ranked Bears to a bounce-back win.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The 15th-ranked Baylor women's basketball team defeated Arizona 74-60 behind a strong performance from sophomore guard Taliah Scott, who scored 22 points and made all 11 of her free throw attempts. Marcayla Johnson, a reserve for the Bears, also contributed 12 points and 15 rebounds in the victory.

Why it matters

This win helps Baylor bounce back after a recent loss, keeping them in the top 15 rankings and on track for a potential NCAA Tournament berth. Arizona, meanwhile, suffers another defeat as they look to build momentum in the Pac-12 conference.

The details

Taliah Scott led the way for Baylor, scoring a game-high 22 points while going a perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line. Marcayla Johnson provided a spark off the bench, recording a double-double with 12 points and 15 rebounds. As a team, Baylor shot 45.8% from the field and outrebounded Arizona 42-33.

  • The game was played on March 8, 2026.

The players

Taliah Scott

A sophomore guard for the Baylor Bears women's basketball team.

Marcayla Johnson

A reserve player for the Baylor Bears women's basketball team.

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The takeaway

Baylor's ability to bounce back from a recent loss and get a decisive win over Arizona demonstrates the team's resilience and depth, which will be important as they look to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.