No. 1 Baylor A&T Advances to Finals, Flies Past No. 4 Oregon

[Allen, Madelon]

BAYLOR ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS – April 26, 2024

No. 1 Baylor A&T Advances to Finals, Flies Past No. 4 Oregon
Bears face Gannon in Championship

For more information contact: Madelon Allen; 254-252-7168, madelon_allen at baylor.edu<mailto:madelon_allen at baylor.edu>

FAIRMONT, W.Va. – No. 1 Baylor acrobatics & tumbling downed No. 4 Oregon on Friday night at Joe Retton Arena, 268.355 to 260.470, in the Semifinals of the 2024 NCATA National Championship.

The Bears (10-0) beat the Ducks (4-4) by 7.885 points for the win. This was the third meeting of the season between the two teams, having competed in Waco on February 25 and in Eugene on April 5, Baylor winning all three. The all-time series is now 25-13 in Baylor’s favor with a 5-1 record in neutral territory. Across the three meets, Baylor has a total margin of victory of 23.305 points against the Ducks.

BU increased its winning streak to 36 meets, dating back to March 27, 2021.

THE RUNDOWN
Starting off the meet, Baylor had a Compulsory score of 38.125. A score of 9.65 was garnered in Acro, 9.775 in Pyramid, 9.80 in Toss and an 8.90 in Tumbling. Headed into the second event, BU was up 0.85 points to Oregon’s 37.275 score.

Moving into the optional portion of the meet, Baylor had a score of 9.875 in Heat 1 (5-Element), 9.550 in Heat 2 (6-Element) and 9.850 in Heat 3 (7-Element) of Acro to total 29.275 for the event. The Ducks had scores of 9.625, 9.075 and 9.575 respectively, for a total of 28.275. Going into the Pyramid event, BU was up 67.40 to Oregon’s 65.55.

In the Pyramid event, the Bears earned a 9.975 in Heat 1, the inversion heat. In heat two, BU earned a 9.65, the synchronized heat. In heat three, the open heat, the Bears scored 9.825. With the event scoring a 29.45, the running total was updated to 96.85 for Baylor. Oregon totaled 28.55 for the event and had a score of 94.10 going into halftime, the Bears up by 2.75 points.

In the Toss Event, Baylor had scores of 9.825, 9.500 and 9.650, respectively, to total 28.975 for the event. The Ducks scored an 8.875, 8.750 and 9.575, respectively, to total 27.200. Going into the fifth event, Tumbling, the Bears were up 125.825 to UO’s 121.300.

In the Tumbling Event, Heat 1 (Duo) with Emily Bott (FR) and Kristen McCain (SR) scored a 9.275. In the Trio Heat (Heat 2), Payton Washington (FR), Aliyah Kaloostian (JR) and Alyiah Thomas (SO) scored an 9.275, compared to Oregon’s 8.75. The Quad Pass (Heat 3) had Ally Joswick (SR), Gabby Kaminski (FR), Rakel Jeffries (JR) and Dailyn Hopkins (FR) score an 8.95. The Aerial pass from Savanna Cecil (FR) earned a 9.875, Bott in the 6 Element pass (Heat 5) had a 9.725 score, and Washington in the Open pass (Heat 6) earned a 9.85 while UO had a 9.725. The Bears’ total came to 56.95 for the event, while the Ducks scored a 55.15. Going into the night's final event, BU was up 182.775 to 176.450 from Oregon. Baylor entered the team event up by 6.325 points on UO.

In the Team event, Baylor earned a score of 85.580 while the Ducks earned a 84.020, bringing the meet score to a total 268.355 to 260.470, BU taking the win.

HIGHLIGHTS

  *   Baylor extends its win streak to 36 meets in a row, dating back to 2021.
  *   BU outscored Oregon by 7.885 points.
  *   The Bears earned 17 scores of 9.0 or higher.
  *   Baylor dropped only one heat to the Ducks.
  *   Meet was highlighted by 9.975 score in Pyramid Heat 1.

NEXT UP
The Bears face No. 3 Gannon at 4:00 p.m. CT for the title and will be streamed on ESPN+.

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Madelon Allen | Associate Director of Athletics Communications
VB, A&T, BaylorBears.com
Department of Athletics | Baylor University
C: 254-252-7168

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