Binford’s two-way play leads No. 4 seed Baylor softball over No. 5 seed UCF 3-2

The Bears celebrate junior utility Aliyah Binford's solo home run, which came in the bottom of the second inning. Michael Haag | Sports EditorBy Michael Haag | Sports Editor

OKLAHOMA CITY — Junior utility player Aliyah Binford kept it real after hurling her fifth complete game in her last seven appearances.

“I’m tired,” Binford said with a laugh.

Binford contributed in the circle and in the batter’s box to lead No. 4 seed Baylor softball past No. 5 seed UCF 3-2 in the quarterfinal round of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Tournament on Thursday night at OGE Field at Devon Park. It marked the Bears’ first Big 12 Tournament win since 2018, and they’ll face top-seeded Texas in the semifinal round…