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Baylor Brew 4/16: This Is Family

Baylor Brew 4/16: This Is Family

Women's basketball signs two transfers.

Sydney Fields
April 16, 2026

🐻 The Official Daily Newsletter For Baylor Athletics

Good Morning, Baylor Fam. Baylor football took some time off the field to enjoy a crawfish boil!

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

🎥 DJ Lagway steps into the film room
🏀 Women’s basketball signs two transfers
🐻 And much, much more!

📽️ INSIDE THE FILM ROOM

Go inside the film room with DJ Lagway as the new Baylor Football quarterback breaks down tape from his time with the Florida Gators.

In this Baylor+ exclusive, Lagway walks through key plays from previous seasons, explaining what he saw pre-snap, how he processed defenses in real time, and the lessons he’s bringing with him to Waco. From decision-making under pressure to reading coverages and extending plays, this is a rare look at the mindset and football IQ of Baylor’s newest signal-caller.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 New Addition. Baylor women’s basketball coach Nicki Collen announced the addition of Ole Miss transfer Tianna Thompson to the program. Thompson, a versatile guard known for her elite shot-making ability, led the Rebels in 3-point shooting last season. The Atlanta native, who began her collegiate career at Georgia Tech, was a highly-touted recruit and a multiple-time all-state selection in high school.

🎥 Highlights

🔼 Turn Up. Baylor women’s basketball also signed Georgia transfer Trinity Turner to the program. Turner, a proven point guard from the SEC, averaged 11.5 points and 3.8 assists per game during her two-year stint at Georgia. She was a four-star recruit out of high school and led Dr. Phillips High School to three Class 7A state championships.

🎥 Highlights

🔼 This Is Family. Baylor men’s tennis senior Zsombor Velcz reflects on his journey from Budapest to Waco, highlighting the cultural shock and the profound impact of being part of a team. He emphasizes the strong bonds he’s formed with his teammates, particularly during challenging times like the loss of Devin Badenhorst’s family members. Velcz, who values education and the opportunity to play college tennis, has excelled at Baylor, earning All-Big 12 honors and contributing to the team’s success.

The men’s tennis team begins postseason play today at the Big 12 Championship. They’ll take on Utah at 9 a.m.

🔼 Tourney Time. No. 6 seed Baylor women’s tennis also begins Big 12 Tournament play today! They’ll take on 3-seed TCU at 1 p.m. on ESPN+.

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🤔 BEARS TRIVIA

Today’s trivia question…

What year did Baylor men’s tennis win the NCAA Team Championship?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to see the answer!

📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Thursday, Apr. 16
🎾 No. 11 Men’s Tennis vs. Utah @ 9 a.m.
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. No. 23 TCU @ 1 p.m. | Watch

Friday, Apr. 17
🎽 Track & Field at Tom Jones Memorial
🎾 No. 11 Men’s Tennis vs. TCU @ 1 p.m.
🥎 Softball vs. Utah @ 6:30 p.m. | Tickets | Watch
⚾️ Baseball vs. TCU @ 6:30 p.m. | Tickets | Watch

Saturday, Apr. 18
🎽 Track & Field at Tom Jones Memorial
🥎 Softball vs. Utah @ 1 p.m. | Tickets | Watch
⚾️ Baseball vs. TCU @ 2 p.m. | Tickets | Watch

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Answer: 2004

🐻 Have a great week, y’all!