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The 1-3-1: Baylor Women's Basketball (19-11) vs Iowa State (19-9)

March 9, 2023
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After splitting the regular season series with Iowa State, Baylor (19-11) will meet the Cyclones (19-9) in the rubber match on Friday in Kansas City in the quarterfinals of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship at Municipal Auditorium.

Neither team could protect their home court this season. Baylor knocked off then-twelfth-ranked Iowa State in Ames 76-70, before the Cyclones returned the favor in Waco 81-77 in double-overtime.

Here’s the 1-3-1 on the No. 6 seed Bears and No. 3 seed Cyclones.


One Fact:

While it might sound obvious, whoever controls the paint and keeps turnovers to a minimum will keep their Big 12 Title hopes alive. During the first two meetings this season, Baylor scored 78 points in the paint and committed 32 turnovers — Iowa State scored 68 points in the paint and committed 24 turnovers.

Caitlin Bickle and Darianna Littlepage-Buggs have played significant roles for the Bears against the Cyclones this season scoring in double figures in both matchups. 

Bickle is currently shooting 50% from the floor, 40% from 3-point range and 80% at the free throw line, which are the best averages among players in the five position in the Power 5. She is on a list of just nine players that were at least six-feet tall who have shot 50/40/80 in the Big 12 since 1999-00.

The unanimous Big 12 Freshman of the Year, Littlepage-Buggs, earned her eighth Big 12 Freshman of the Week award on Monday, becoming the first BU rookie to earn it eight-or-more times in program history. Additionally, she ranks second in the Big 12 all-time in Freshman of the Week honors behind Ayoka Lee, who earned it 12 times in 2020.


Three Nuggets:

●      Baylor and Iowa State last met in the 2019 title game, where the Bears came out on top, 67-49.

●      The Bears’ six seed is the lowest seeding for BU since Baylor was a No. 6 seed in the 2010 Big 12 Championship.

●      Baylor is 48-14 all-time in the Big 12 Championship and 12-6 against its half of this year’s bracket.


One Concern:

Baylor has to play disciplined defense and avoid foul trouble, while trying to stop an offense that has four players averaging double figures. Iowa State guard Ashley Joens is fresh off of being named Big 12 Player of the Year, and she has torched the Bears in both meetings this season accounting for 50 points and 5 steals.


Watch/Listen:

Tip-off between the Bears and the Cyclones is set for 7:30 p.m., and the game will be streamed via Big 12 Now on ESPN+. A live radio broadcast is also available for fans on the Varsity Network App or locally on 1660 AM/92.3 FM. Additionally, live in-game updates will be provided via Twitter or live stats.

 

Discussion from...

The 1-3-1: Baylor Women's Basketball (19-11) vs Iowa State (19-9)

10,724 Views | 71 Replies | Last: 1 yr ago by slimecap
MrGolfguy
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Just win (Lady) Bears!
Well I ain't no greenhorn!!
Dcheetah
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MrGolfguy
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GO TIME!!!
Well I ain't no greenhorn!!
ctxbear
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Is there an updated tip-off time? ESPN+ isn't showing it right now.
R3G
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ESPN+ does not show game.
historian
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I see their stupid commercial in a loop. Keeps repeating over & over. Glad I have a mute button!
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
historian
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Now it's on
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
ctxbear
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It's on now.
historian
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Bad start: turnover, foul, failed defense.
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
WacoKelly83
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Bella can't handle Joens
BBWCBear
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Game over early. Defense. ISt spreading BU out for 3's. And inside height presence. Iowa St killer for both M&W.
Task Force 2015
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True freshman versus super senior star.
historian
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Lady Bears doing great things now!!
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
BuinmyBlood
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I didn't catch the start of the game. Is Jada Owens injured or just not starting?
historian
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Baylor with the lead!!
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain!”
Psalm 119:36
WacoKelly83
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She started
4EveraBear
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Coach pulled her
Task Force 2015
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I think Jaden is our leading scorer so far.
Task Force 2015
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Tied at halftime.Jaden has 13 and no fouls by Bickle.
RSBear
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RSBear
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Wish she would play Buggs and Bella together.
BBWCBear
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Multiple point blank shots… MISSED. May come back to haunt BU.
4EveraBear
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Girls are fighting & not giving up. We need rebounds!
WacoKelly83
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Win or lose proud of the effort. We match up well with ISU
IowaBear
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Can't let the best player on the court beat you down the stretch and unfortunately that's what's unfolding right now
SirBearALot
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rebounds lost
BBWCBear
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Game over. Double digit rebounds. BU didn't show up on the boards. Baylor is just another basketball team in the big picture. Won't last long in the Big Dance. Trophy case gonna get dusty.
pilgrim
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Proud of the effort too. Too late on the timeout. This one's done after back to back 3s by Joens.
4EveraBear
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That was the dagger for sure. How u leave Joens open is ridiculous. You pay for it & the Bears did!
rileyroo
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Left Joens wide open in the last 3 minutes.
RSBear
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Joens earned her MVP award tonight.
RSBear
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Did Asberry score a point tonight? I don't remember her hitting a shot.
Baylorkid
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Not a great first big 12 tournament for me! Both Baylor men's and women's lost! I still had a lot of fun but it would've been more fun if one of them on their 1st game! Sic'em forever!
Baylorkid
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Of course Ja'mee didn't score! Our guards need to play better. Bickle and Darianna played well
Baylorkid
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RSBear said:

Did Asberry score a point tonight? I don't remember her hitting a shot.

Nope! Useless on offense like usual!
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