🐻 The Official Daily Newsletter For Baylor Athletics

Good Morning Baylor Fam. We’ve all seen the videos of long time friends running and screaming into each other’s arms at the airport.

That scene may be playing out soon at the Atlanta airport as a pair of BU alums will be reunited once again and yet again, will be a part of history.

What all do we have stirrin’ in today’s abbreviated Brew? Check it out!

🏐 Reunited
🏀 Oh Captain, My Captain
🐻 And much, much more!

🎥 BAYLOR+: SPECIAL SIT DOWN

Boy, do we have a special sit down for y’all!

You may have heard of our guest for a special Inside Baylor Sports edition, former BU star MaCio Teague.

Teague was a critical part of Baylor’s national championship team and will forever be remembered for helping the Bears win it all.

What’s he up to nowadays? How did BU impact his life?

We’ve got the full-length interview for FREE at Baylor+!

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Reunited And It Feels So Good. A little over four years ago, Shelly Fanning and Yossiana Pressley were a part of history during their time at Baylor.

The duo was critical to the success of the 2019 Bears volleyball squad, who earned the program’s first-ever Big 12 title, a #1 ranking and a berth in the NCAA semifinals.

Now, the pair have reunited and will be a part of the Pro Volleyball Federation’s inaugural season in 2024. Fanning and Pressley will both be a part of the Atlanta Vibe roster after Pressley signed with the club this week.

🏐: More On The Atlanta Reunion

🔺 Oh Captain, My Captain. The leadership of Sarah Andrews has been on display all season long as the BU women’s squad vaulted into a top-10 ranking and have battled amongst the best teams in the country.

This week, the veteran guard was recognized for her success with a spot in The Nancy Lieberman Top 10 Watch List.

Now in its 25th year, the award recognizes the top point guard in women's NCAA Division I college basketball. To be considered for this prestigious award, candidates must exhibit the floor leadership, playmaking, and ball-handling skills of Class of 1996 Hall-of-Famer Nancy Lieberman.
 
The Irving, Texas, native has reached double-figure scoring 13 times this season and is averaging 12.2 points per game. Andrews has connected on a team-best 45 from behind the 3-point arc and she ranks second on the team with 65 assists.

🏀: More On Andrews’ Latest Recognition

🎙 NEW SIC ‘EM POD: SARAH ANDREWS

Every great team needs a leader, and that’s what Sarah Andrews is for Baylor Women’s Basketball. And she’s one of the best in the country, evidenced by this week’s newest honor for the veteran guard.

From the time she was just 4-years-old, to being a top high school recruit in the country, Sarah Andrews has never been afraid of the competition on the court. 

Now, in her senior season, Sarah couldn’t be more focused on the task at hand. Sarah Andrews is a winner, a leader, one of the most dangerous scorers in the country, and is the engine that makes Baylor Women’s Basketball go.

🤔 SIC ’EM TRIVIA

Sarah Andrews has been a pillar at Baylor and a critical piece of the Bears’ success over the past four seasons.

In her career, she’s knocked down 209 3-pointers. Where does that rank all-time in program history?

Got a guess?

Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🎥 BAYLOR+: THE FOLLOW

This conference is not for the faint of heart, especially when you’re playing on the road.

Last week, the BU women battled adversity with two tough road games and Baylor+ was right there with them.

Experience behind-the-scenes access with Head Coach Nicki Collen and her team as they face Kansas and Iowa State.

📬 STICK WITH US

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🗓 ON THE DOCKET

Friday, January 26
🎾 Women’s Tennis at #7 Texas @ 12pm

Saturday, January 27
🐎 Equestrian vs. Georgia @ 11am
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Tulane @ 11am (Tucson, Ariz.)
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. TCU @ 3pm
🎾 Women’s Tennis at ITA Indoor Weekend @ TBA (Austin, Tex.)

Sunday, January 27
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Oklahoma State @ 1pm
🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA Indoor Weekend @ TBA (Tucson, Ariz.)

Wednesday, January 31
🏀 Men’s Basketball at UCF @ 6pm

🎟 DON’T MISS OUT!

Eight-time NCATA Champions.
Three home meets.

We promise, you DO NOT want to miss out! The Baylor Acrobatics and Tumbling squad is just a few weeks away from starting their 2024 season and BU fans will have three chances to catch the Bears in action at home this season.

Sun, Feb. 11 @ 3 pm vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor
Sun, Feb. 25 @ 3 pm vs. Oregon
Sat, Mar. 16 @ 5 pm vs. Gannon

Tickets are on sale NOW!

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Second.

Andrews is one of just two players in program history with 200+ 3-pointers. Her 209 three-pointers are second to only Odyssey Sims with 258.

🐻 Let’s have a great day, y’all!

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