A Promising Opening Weekend
The Bears opened their season with a 2-1 win over Texas A&M at Betty Lou Mays Field in Waco, Texas, in front of 1,089 enthusiastic fans. Early strikes from Callie Conrad and Grace White put Baylor ahead, and the defense held firm despite a late rally by the Aggies.
Baylor outshot Texas A&M 19-7, with a 7-2 edge in shots on goal, underscoring the team's offensive dominance. The victory not only secured a 2-0 start to the season — the first since 2018 — but also highlighted the depth of the roster, from freshman Grace White's first career goal to senior Bella James's leadership on the back line.
Head coach Michelle Lenard praised the crowd's energy, calling the opening weekend a great start for the program. She noted the team's commitment to teamwork, winning 50/50 battles and individual duels, which she said would be key as the season progresses.
Looking ahead, Baylor will host Texas State next Sunday at the same venue, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+, giving fans another chance to support the Bears as they aim to extend their unbeaten streak against the Southeastern Conference.