Taliah Scott’s late shot lifts No. 22 Baylor over No. 10 Iowa State 72-70

Taliah Scott’s heroics led No. 22 Baylor to a thrilling 72-70 victory over previously unbeaten No. 10 Iowa State. Scott, who scored all 21 of her points in the second half, hit the game-winning shot with just 2.9 seconds left on the clock.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with Baylor ultimately coming out on top thanks to Scott’s clutch performance. Darianna Littlepage-Buggs also contributed with 13 points and an impressive 20 rebounds, while Yuting Deng and Jana Van Gytenbeek chipped in with 12 and 11 points, respectively.

Iowa State’s Audi Crooks put up a valiant effort, scoring 26 points, but was held to just four points in the second half. Despite Crooks’ scoring prowess, Baylor’s defense was able to limit her impact in the crucial moments of the game.

Jada Williams had a standout performance for Iowa State, scoring a career-high 28 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win for the Cyclones. Baylor’s strong team defense and timely scoring ultimately proved to be the difference in the game.

This victory marks Baylor’s second win over a top-10 team this season, following their season-opening win against then-No. 7 Duke. The Bears will look to build on this momentum as they prepare to face Colorado in their next game.

On the other hand, Iowa State will look to bounce back from their first loss of the season as they prepare to take on Cincinnati in their upcoming game.

Overall, Baylor’s thrilling win over Iowa State showcased their resilience and ability to come up big in pressure situations. Fans can expect more exciting matchups as the season progresses, with both teams poised to make noise in the competitive landscape of women’s college basketball.