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Baylor Brew 10/27: No Place Like Home(coming)

Bears host 98th edition of Homecoming in Waco

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Baylor Brew Crew
October 27, 2023

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🐻 The Official Daily Newsletter For Baylor Athletics

Good morning Bears. The tradition started over 110 years ago.

The people have changed. The times have changed. But the celebration, that’s still just as special as it was back in 1909 when BU launched the very first homecoming in school history.

We can’t wait to see so many members of our Baylor fam this weekend in Waco!

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

🎥 The Follow: Episode 7 - Queen City Victorious
🏈 Homecoming at McLane
🏆 Tourney Time
🐻 And much, much more!

🎥 BAYLOR+: THE FOLLOW

Coming off of its bye week, Baylor football hit the road to the Queen City to face the University of Cincinnati for the first time as Big 12 foes.

Go inside the crucial road victory with exclusive access in the locker rooms, sidelines, and more.

Plus, get to know redshirt sophomore kicker Isaiah Hankins on and off the field.

🏈 HOMECOMING WEEK!

The longest running collegiate homecoming celebration in the country is BACK!

An annual celebration that dates back to 1909 will be on display as the Bears host Iowa State in a critical Big 12 showdown at McLane Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

BU (3-4, 2-2 Big 12 Conference) sits in a tie for fifth place in the league standings, and will face Iowa State (4-3, 3-1 Big 12), who is currently in a four-way tie for second.

Baylor is 50-43-4 on Homecoming and have won four straight and 11 of its last 12 Homecoming matchups.

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Coming Soon. 🔟 days til tipoff.

That’s all that separates us from the return of Baylor Hoops!

First up, the 20th-ranked women’s squad on Nov. 6th when they host Southern at Ferrell.

But first, fans can get a sneak peek of what’s to come when the Bears host Hardin-Simmons next Friday, Nov. 3 at 7pm for an exhibition showdown in Waco.

🔺 Well Done, Rook. First impressions go a long way.

For BU futbol’s Callie Conrad, those impressions landed her on the All-Big 12 Freshman Team, announced this week by the league office.
 
Conrad's honor is the first conference freshman team selection since the trio of Mackenzie Anthony, Gabby Mueller and Chloe Japic all were honored in 2020.
 
As a freshman, Conrad has played in all 18 matches so far this season, starting in five of them. In her 949 minutes of action, she has scored two goals with five assists. She netted her first career goal against Nebraska and her second against Cincinnati. She recorded an assist in her first-career game against Oregon when she got off a career high four shots.

🔺 Down To The Wire. One thing is for certain, the Baylor volleyball team can play with anyone.

The talent was on display as the Bears took fifth-ranked Texas to the very end of the wire, but ultimately fell in a five-set battle in Austin, 3-2, to the Longhorns.

Elise McGhee led the way yet again with 17 kills, while sophomore Averi Carlson dished our 43 assists and tallied 14 digs on the night.

The two teams will face off again tonight in Austin at 7 p.m.

🔺 Dance The Night Away. If there’s a most common response for “What makes BU so special?”, the answer would easily be “the people.”

Throughout the year, View From The Hill is providing in-depth looks into the behind-the-scenes folks that make Baylor Athletics so successful on so many levels.

This week, get to know Director of Resource Development, Donovan Burriss.

🏆 TOURNEY TIME

There’s nothing like Tourney Time.

Laying it all on the line. Leaving nothing in the tank.

The Baylor women’s soccer and cross country squads will be the first of the 2023-24 calendar to go trophy hunting with both programs kicking off Big 12 Championship action this weekend.

BU futbol is taking on Cincinnati in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament in Round Rock on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Earlier on Saturday, the cross country squads will toe the line in the Big 12 Championship with action in Ames getting underway at 10 a.m.

🎥 BAYLOR+: THE FILM ROOM

All-time great Baylor LB Elliot Coffey breaks down everything he saw in last weekend's road win against the University of Cincinnati.

Join him in the Baylor Film Room as he looks at and evaluates plays from the game.

🐻 BEAR COUNTRY STYLE

Come on now… how 🔥🔥🔥 are these??

Who doesn’t love a varsity throwback from your alma mater?

🤔 SIC ’EM TRIVIA

Tomorrow, the quest begins.

BU futbol is looking for its first Big 12 title since 2017 when it takes the field tomorrow in Round Rock against Cincinnati.

Baylor has had success in the Big 12 Championship over the years, posting a 15-14-1 record over the years.

Where does BU rank in the Big 12 in total wins in Big 12 Tournament history?

Got a guess?

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

🚨 WE’RE LIVE!

Baylor+ – the official content network for Baylor Athletics which launched in September – is now available in app stores for all major streaming platforms, including Amazon FireTV, AppleTV, Roku, iOS, and Android.

The all-access and behind the scenes content that features exclusive interviews and iconic moments in Baylor history can now easily occupy the big screen in your home while also continuing to be available on your smartphone, computer, or mobile device.

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🗓 ON THE DOCKET

Friday, October 27
🏐 Volleyball at Texas @ 7pm | Live Coverage
🎾 Women’s Tennis at TCU Invitational

Saturday, October 28
🏈 Football vs. Iowa State @ 2:30pm
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Cincinnati (Big 12 Tournament) @ 1pm | Live Coverage
👟 Cross Country at Big 12 Championships | Live Coverage
🎾 Women’s Tennis at TCU Invitational

Sunday, October 29
🎾 Women’s Tennis at TCU Invitational

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Third.

Only Texas A&M and Nebraska have more Big 12 Tournament victories in their history.

In fact, BU is one of just five schools to hold a winning record in Big 12 Tournament history.

🐻 Let’s have a great weekend, y’all!

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