ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands – NaLyssa Smith scored 18 points and No. 2 Baylor pulled ahead early and cruised past Washington State 89-66 on Thursday at the Paradise Jam women’s tournament.
Queen Egbo added 16 points for the Bears (6-0). The defending national champions led by double digits in the first 3½ minutes and cruised to their 35th consecutive victory, even while standout Lauren Cox missed her fourth straight game with a stress reaction in her right foot.
“I just look at how we’re surviving on the floor without Lauren Cox,” Baylor coach Kim Mulkey said.