🐻 The Official Daily Newsletter For Baylor Athletics

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What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out below!

🎥 Sit down with James Nnaji
🏀 National Player of the Week
🐻 And much, much more!

🎙️ THE SIC ’EM PODCAST

In this episode of the Sic ’Em Podcast, we sit down with new Baylor Men’s Basketball player James Nnaji to get to know one of the newest faces in the program. Nnaji talks about his journey to Baylor, what drew him to Waco, and the opportunities he sees ahead as he begins the next chapter of his basketball career. He shares insight into his upbringing and how he’s adapting to the culture and expectations of Baylor Basketball. Tune into this conversation to get an inside look at James Nnaji and what he brings to the Bears.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Message Sent. Baylor women’s basketball’s Taliah Scott was named USBWA Ann Meyers Drysdale Women’s National Player of the Week for the second time this season. Scott averaged 22.5 points, including a game-winning shot against Iowa State, and shot 91.3% from the free-throw line last week.

The Bears will host Colorado tonight at 7 p.m. on ESPN+. It’s Salute to Service night! Fans who show their Military ID will receive a ticket for just $5. Bear Pit tickets are available for just $11.

🔼 Fell Short. Baylor men’s basketball led No. 3 Iowa State for much of the first half but fell behind after a Cyclones three-pointer at the buzzer. Despite holding Iowa State to their lowest shooting percentage of the season, Baylor struggled offensively and ultimately fell 70-60. Cameron Carr led the Bears with 17 points, while Caden Powell recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Baylor will host No. 7 Houston on Saturday.

🤔 BEARS TRIVIA

Today’s trivia question…

What is Baylor women’s basketball’s record against Colorado?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!

📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Thursday 1/8

🏀 No. 16 Women’s Basketball vs. Colorado @ 7:00 p.m. | Tickets | ESPN+

Friday 1/9

🎾 Women’s Tennis at Lady Vols Invite

Saturday 1/10

🎾 Women’s Tennis at Lady Vols Invite
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. No. 7 Houston @ 12:00 p.m. | Tickets | Peacock

Sunday 1/11

🎾 Women’s Tennis at Lady Vols Invite
🏀 No. 16 Women’s Basketball vs. Kansas @ 2:00 p.m. | Tickets | ESPN+

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 14-8

🐻 Have a great Thursday, y’all!

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