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Fontleroy ‘thrown into the fire’; looks to maintain strong impact

Related Topics: Nicki Collen, Carolyn Fontleroy

By AnnaGrace Hale | Sports Writer

No. 21 Baylor women’s basketball’s freshman forward Bella Fontleroy has already made her name known and the season isn’t even in full swing. Scoring into double-digits in five of her first seven games and receiving Big 12 Freshman of the Week in November, Fontleroy has started off her collegiate career strong.

The Bears’ program wasn’t on Fontleroy’s radar until a phone call with head coach Nicki Collen. Waco was the Springfield, Mo., native’s fifth official visit, and after the tour, it would be her last.

“I gave [Baylor] a chance,” Fontleroy said.