Baylor Edges Texas A&M in Season‑Opening Thriller
The Baylor Bears opened their 2026 women's soccer campaign with a hard‑fought 2‑1 victory over the Texas A&M Aggies on Sunday, a result that underscored the team's resilience after a strong finish to the previous season.
Lauren Omholt opened the scoring for Texas A&M in the seventh minute, but Callie Conrad responded quickly, slotting a goal that put Baylor ahead 1‑0.
Grace White extended the lead just before the half‑hour mark, finishing a move that made the score 2‑0 and seemed to tilt momentum in Baylor's favor.
Finley Lacher cut the deficit before the break with a low shot that made it 2‑1, but the Aggies could not find an equalizer after the interval.
Baylor's defense held firm in the second half, preserving the narrow advantage and sealing a 2‑1 victory that improved their record to 2‑0.
The win marks Baylor's second straight victory after defeating No. 10 Arkansas earlier in the week, while Texas A&M's unbeaten streak from the previous season came to an end, ending the early tenure of head coach Bobby Shuttleworth on a positive note.