Ames, IA—It was another must win game for Baylor (24-5, 14-3 Big 12). They had won 13 of 14 games since beginning 0-2 in Big 12 play; all would be for nought if they lost to Iowa State (24-5, 13-4 Big 12).
After a back and forth first quarter where the Bears led 19-18, NaLyssa Smith took over. She dropped 19 points in the first half and posted nine rebounds. Baylor lead by 12 at halftime.
The Bears exploded in the second half to win 87-62 and claim their twelfth straight Big 12 regular season championship—in the first year under Nicki Collen.