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Women’s Basketball falls to No. 7/9 Baylor, 60-35
02.14.2021 | Women's Basketball
The Longhorns fall to 14-6 overall this season and 8-5 in Big 12 play.
WACO, Texas – The Texas Women's Basketball team was bested by No. 7/9 Baylor, 60-35, on Sunday at the Ferrell Center. The loss drops Texas to 14-6 overall and 8-5 in Big 12 play this season.
The Longhorns struggled from the floor in the first half, making only 8-of-30 shots (26.7%) and going 0-for-7 from behind the arc. Charli Collier, who entered the night averaging 22.3 points and 12.8 rebounds per game, was held to just two points and one board in the first half Sunday night. She finished with two points (1-for-3 FG) and five rebounds before fouling out in the fourth quarter.
Things didn't get much better for Texas in the final two quarters, as Baylor outscored the Horns, 27-18, in the second half. The Lady Bears were led by NaLyssa Smith, whose team-high 14 points helped secure their ninth-straight win over Texas dating back to the 2017 season. Texas's defensive effort was stout for much of the night, as the Longhorns held Baylor to a season-low 60 points.
Celeste Taylor finished as Texas' leader in points (11) and rebounds (8), with Lauren Ebo posting nine points and eight boards in addition. Taylor added two assists and two steals, and both blocked one shot each.
The Longhorns are scheduled to return to action on Wednesday, Feb. 17, against TCU in the second half of a two-game road swing. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
Texas Women's Basketball Postgame Notes
Texas 35, No. 7/9 Baylor 60
Waco, Texas (Ferrell Center)
February 14, 2021
Team Notes
• Fell to 1-3 against teams ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 this season.
• Held Baylor to a season-low 60 points.
Charli Collier
• Has started 50 consecutive games, dating back to the start of the 2019-20 season.
Celeste Taylor
• Led the Longhorns in scoring (11) and rebounds (8)
Kyra Lambert
• Has started 16 consecutive games, dating back to Dec. 9 vs. Idaho.
Joanne Allen-Taylor
• Has started all 20 games this season.
