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The 1-3-1: Baylor (19-10, 10-7) vs West Virginia (18-10, 9-8)

March 3, 2023
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After earning their fifth top-25 win of the season on Monday, defeating No. 12 Texas on the road 63-54, Baylor (19-10, 10-7) will celebrate Senior Day on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. against West Virginia (18-10, 9-8). The Bears will be honoring Caitlin Bickle and Ja’Mee Asberry prior to the game, which will also be a white-out.

The senior duo spoke on Friday about the emotions of the moment and what their favorite memories were during their tenure at Baylor.


Ja’Mee Asberry:

“I had a different path than Caitlin, but I’m just happy that I made it this far without giving up,” said Asberry. “As far as a favorite memory goes, it was probably winning the Big 12 Championship because that was something that wouldn’t have happened at Oklahoma State.”

Caitlin Bickle:

“Five years feels like a lifetime, it’s just really weird,” said Bickle. “Being a part of a National Championship team was definitely a highlight, that was a pretty surreal moment.”

Here is the 1-3-1 on Baylor and West Virginia.


One Player:

The Mountaineers are led by fifth-year guard Madisen Smith, who put up 17 points against Baylor during the first meeting in Morgantown. Smith has put together back-to-back 20-point performances for West Virginia, including 22 points in their last outing against Oklahoma State, where the Mountaineers came away victorious 71-67.

Smith (13.4) is one of two West Virginia players averaging double figures this season, joining JJ Quinerly (14.4).


Three Nuggets:

  • Baylor holds the 22-4 advantage in the all-time series, despite suffering the 74-65 loss in Morgantown on Jan. 15.
  • West Virginia ranks first in the conference in 3-point percentage defense (27.6%) and second in scoring defense (61.3).
  • The Bears are just one victory away from securing 20 wins this season. Baylor has won 20-plus games in 22-straight seasons, which is the second-longest active streak among Division I programs.

One Quote:

Head coach Nicki Collen had a lot of praise for West Virginia during Friday’s press conference ahead of the rematch with the Mountaineers.

“I still think West Virginia is at their best when they get three or four double-figure scorers,” said Collen. “You know, they're a team that during their wins they’re plus one on the boards, and during their losses, they're minus 15. That's about as drastic as a difference that you're going to see analytically between wins and losses.”


Watch/Listen:

For fans unable to attend, 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 (19-10, 10-7) vs West Virginia (18-10, 9-8)

3,864 Views | 17 Replies | Last: 1 yr ago by Olympia3
MrGolfguy
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Just win (Lady) Bears!
Well I ain't no greenhorn!!
slimecap
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"Be in your seats by 4:40 PM tonight
to help us honor Caitlin Bickle & Ja'Mee Asberry"

- Baylor WBB twitter, 4 March @ 11:54 AM
ctxbear
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slimecap said:

"Be in your seats by 4:40 PM tonight
to help us honor Caitlin Bickle & Ja'Mee Asberry"

- Baylor WBB twitter, 4 March @ 11:54 AM


Hasn't this historically been done at halftime? I worry about enough people being there that early to properly honor the seniors.
slimecap
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BUVA
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Is the Ferrell Center mad at us today because basketball is leaving? Not a good day for BU Basketball.
whitetrash
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Deja vu all over again.

In Morgantown, we were tied going to the 4th. Got outscored 17-8.

Today, we were tied going to the 4th. Got outscored 17-6.

6th place here we come.

Thankfully I stayed home and did yard work.
True Grit
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FT: 11.1% (That is not a typo… 1-9)
3 PT: 23.8%
TO: 18
Olympia3
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I guess we are not fixed.

geewago
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Olympia3 said:

I guess we are not fixed.


NO not at this time. Parcels said, "You are what you're record says you are". And if ever that was true.
rileyroo
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I was there to witness that mess. We completely abandoned what worked in Austin. Just a miserable day of basketball. We are at the end of the season and I still have no idea what to expect from game to game.

I hated to see Bickle go out with a dud. I have really enjoyed her competitiveness.
pilgrim
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We got to support our Lady Bears again (20 plus years now). Not sure about renewing season tickets. We'll see. Much to process. Some younger fans with time, $$, and energy need to step up.I surveyed our area tonight. A VERY old crowd. It's been quite a ride. Go Bears!! Always.
kbrun
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Are the players just not doing what she tells them? If so, they need to sit. I agree with previous post. You never know from game to game. Our season tickets are in question, too.
HuttoBear
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Sounds to me you are talking about the men. Both teams like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get...and that goes for the football team as well.

Lousy year for all three teams this 2022-23 season.
LadyBear
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Hi Rilley! I was also at the game (and at the men's game - wasn't the most enjoyable day of basketball).
I agree. The game plan against Texas was actually a good one. We were back to just shooting the 3 against WVU. Very bizarre.
HarryJohnson
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Sixth seed for the tournament. Seventh seed plays on Thursday. Wow. I had no idea our fall would be so fast. We will likely lose to Iowa State and be out after the first round. We went to 6 or 7 tournaments in row because they were so much fun. Always knew we would be in the finals. Not now.
Olympia3
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geewago said:

Olympia3 said:

I guess we are not fixed.


NO not at this time. Parcels said, "You are what you're record says you are". And if ever that was true.


Super sad to the overall apathy for the team. Coach really has done a quick job of tanking the program.

My daughters say they have ramped up bribing students to go to the games.

Just sad to see the state of the program. With a stellar one high schooler coming in recruiting class, I'm very concerned.
Olympia3
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LadyBear said:

Hi Rilley! I was also at the game (and at the men's game - wasn't the most enjoyable day of basketball).
I agree. The game plan against Texas was actually a good one. We were back to just shooting the 3 against WVU. Very bizarre.


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