Taliah Scott Powers Baylor to Victory Over Unbeaten Iowa State

A dramatic finish unfolded in Ames, Iowa, on Sunday as Taliah Scott delivered ⁤a game-winning shot with just 2.9 seconds remaining, propelling No.‌ 22 Baylor⁤ to a ⁤72-70 victory over previously undefeated adn ⁢No. 10 Iowa‍ State. This Baylor ‍basketball triumph was ​fueled ⁢by Scott’s extraordinary second-half performance, where she tallied all 21 of her points.

A Nail-Biting Finish in teh Big 12

Following a tying 3-pointer from Iowa ⁣State’s Jada Williams, ⁤Baylor strategically managed ⁢the clock. ⁣ Scott, capitalizing on a well-executed screen from Kiersten Johnson, found herself ‍with​ a clear path to the basket⁣ from the left elbow. ⁣As the clock expired,a last-ditch effort to pass to Audi Crooks was thwarted,sealing the win for the Bears. It’s a scenario coaches dream of – a player stepping up⁣ in the clutch, and Scott certainly delivered.

Baylor (13-3, 2-1 ‍Big 12) demonstrated resilience and composure in a challenging road ⁣environment.‌ Iowa State, now 14-1 and 2-1 in conference play, faced​ their first⁢ defeat of the season in a contest that went down to the wire. The ‌game highlighted the competitive nature of the Big 12 conference and the unpredictable excitement of women’s college basketball.

Dominating Performances and Key Contributions

Darianna Littlepage-Buggs showcased her all-around game for Baylor, contributing‌ 13 points – 12 of which came in the opening quarter – and an impressive 20 rebounds, matching her career best. Yuting Deng provided a spark off the bench​ with 12 points,while Jana Van ⁢Gytenbeek added 11 to the Bears’ total. These‍ contributions were vital in supporting Scott’s late-game heroics.

Did you know that rebounding is often considered one of the⁣ moast⁤ vital, yet underrated, aspects of basketball? Littlepage-Buggs’ 20 rebounds exemplify this, giving Baylor multiple second-chance opportunities.

Iowa State’s⁢ Audi Crooks led all scorers with⁣ 26 points