🐻 The Official Daily Newsletter For Baylor Athletics

Happy Tuesday Bears. Let’s be real, how many people starting singing along with Willie in their head when you read that subject line?

“On the road again
Just can't wait to get on the road again”

Ok well, maybe not the last line, but Coach Drew and the ninth-ranked Bears are back on the road after two thrilling home wins this past week and tonight, they take on a familiar face.

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

🏀 On the Road Again
🏈 Bearing Down
🎙 All New Sic ‘Em Pod with Coach Drew
🐻 And much, much more!

🎙 SIC ‘EM POD WITH COACH DREW

There are few better stories in college basketball over the past 2 decades than that of Scott Drew and the Baylor Men’s Basketball program.

From coaching his brothers and sisters at a young age, to taking over a Baylor program that had not seen postseason play in nearly two decades, Coach Drew has yet to find a challenge too grand to take on.

Now, after 21 years and taking Baylor to heights that few programs have been, there is still work to be done. Scott Drew is a father and a husband, a devout Christian, a 3-time Big 12 coach of the year, a national champion, and is proud to be the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Baylor University.

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Hitting the Road. The ninth-ranked Baylor Bears hit the road after back-to-back thrillers at Foster Pavilion.

BU will face off against a gritty Kansas State squad that is led by longtime Bear assistant Jerome Tang, who has the Wildcats at 12-4 overall and 2-1 in conference action.

While their defense helped the Bears seal a victory on Saturday against Cincinnati, Baylor has relied heavily on its offensive prowess.

Entering tonight, te Bears lead the nation in 3-point FG% (42.2), rank fourth in offensive efficiency (121.3) and 10th in points per game (86.1).

👀: Previewing Tonight’s Showdown

🔺 Bearing Down. Next week, the NFL Playoffs move to the Divisional Round with only eight teams left vying for a shot at the Lombardi Trophy.

Four former Bears remain alive in the hunt with Jalen Pitre and Jon Weeks helping the Texans to a monumental win over the Browns, while Ben Sims and the Packer shocked second-seeded Dallas in the first round.

Yesterday afternoon, Terrell Bernard and his Buffalo Bills teammates moved past Pittsburgh with Bernard picking up a critical fumble recovery to help lead the defensive efforts.

😎 COME JOIN THE FUN!

Start scheduling now!

Waco is hosting the “Eclipse Over Texas: Live From Waco” experience on April 8, 2024.

Waco is one of the best places to view the 2024 eclipse with over four minutes of totality.

The event will have telescopes, educational activities, programs, food trucks, and so much family fun! You won’t want to miss this one!

🎙 INSIDE BAYLOR SPORTS

Jan. 16th Edition:
Inside the Matchup

It's gameday in the Little Apple!

We discuss the Baylor Men's Basketball Teams new No. 9 ranking in the AP Top 25 & preview tonight’s matchup against Kansas State.

Plus, we visit with Baylor Men’s Tennis Coach Michael Woodson to discuss the opening weekend of the season and the big weekend ahead in the Southwest.

🤔 SIC ’EM TRIVIA

With the Bears climbing to #9 in the latest rankings, it marks the fifth-straght year that BU has reached the top-10 at some point during the season.

How many total programs (including Baylor) have such an active streak?

Got a guess?

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

🎥 BAYLOR+: THE FOLLOW

Name a better way to get ready for tonight’s big road Big 12 showdown other than watching a new episode of The Follow? Hint: there isn’t one.

Baylor+ was there to bring you all the behind-the-scenes action in the latest edition of The Follow.

📬 STICK WITH US

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🗓 ON THE DOCKET

Tuesday, January 16
🏀 Men’s Basketball at Kansas State @ 7pm

Thursday, January 18
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Arizona State @ 7pm

Friday, January 19
👟 Track & Field at Corky Invitational (Lubbock, Tex.)

Saturday, January 20
🏀 Men’s Basketball at Texas @ 11am
🎾 Women’s Tennis at #10 Florida @ 12pm
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. UCF @ 2pm
👟 Track & Field at Corky Invitational (Lubbock, Tex.)

Sunday, January 21
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Arizona @ 2pm

🎟 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: Four.

Joining Baylor in that list of five straight years being ranked in the top-10 is Duke, Gonzaga and Kansas.

🐻 Have a great day, y’all!

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