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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt; color: black;"><b>Baylor Athletics Announces Promotions for WBB’s Bout with TCU</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: black; background-color: white;"><b><i>Bears and Horned Frogs battle for lone possession of first in the Big 12 on Thursday at 6 p.m. CT</i></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; color: black;"><b>For more information contact:
</b>Colin Pirtle; 940-564-0351, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; color: purple;"><a href="mailto:colin_pirtle1@baylor.edu" data-outlook-id="5b954c71-fc90-4318-b2ec-22f8e4d95e66" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">colin_pirtle1@baylor.edu</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;"><b>WACO, Texas –</b> Baylor Athletics has announced the promotional lineup for No. 15 Baylor women’s basketball’s marquee matchup with No. 14 TCU on Thursday evening, when the winner
will claim sole possession of first place in the Big 12 standings. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT from the Banks of the Brazos River and will be broadcast live on ESPN.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">The contest is the annual Go Gold game, presented by Magnolia Realty, and fans are encouraged to
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: purple;"><a href="https://www.bkstr.com/baylorstore/search/keyword/gogoldcampaign" data-outlook-id="6fb80ddf-3905-400a-afb1-f37b7a066492" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">wear
their best University Gold</a> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">to Foster Pavilion. This game will feature pregame entertainment from nationally recognized magician Carl Michael, student shuttle buses, gold
jersey giveaways and concession specials throughout the night. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">The
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: purple;"><a href="https://baylorbears.evenue.net/event/WB26/WB14" data-outlook-id="e0260f1f-acb2-442b-b201-03602ac466e5" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Go Gold ticket
package</a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">, available in sections 102, 114 and 115 for $33, includes a gold replica jersey with the purchase.
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: purple;"><a href="https://baylorbears.evenue.net/promotions/event/WB26/WB14/BEATTCU" data-outlook-id="64f2280c-042a-4fd4-96f6-6f99abc6b6a7" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Upper
bowl tickets</a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;"> are also available for $5 by using the specific ticket link. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">To build the pregame energy on campus, two student buses running from outside Penland Dining Hall will begin shuttling students to and from Foster Pavilion 90 minutes before tipoff
at 4:30 p.m.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">Upon entering the arena, the first 1,500 fans will receive free gold poms. Students who arrive early can also secure one of 500 free replica gold jerseys, including 24 randomly autographed
by Baylor players.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">Award‑winning magician Carl Michael will headline pregame entertainment beginning at 5:15 p.m. on the south concourse behind sections 103 and 104, showcasing a blend of storytelling,
mentalism and close‑up illusions. His nationwide appearances include shows for MLB and NFL organizations and NCAA programs, along with entertainment at major events like NASCAR races, the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and PGA Tour stops. Michael’s work
has been featured broadly across national media, including The Pat McAfee Show, The NIL House, TMZ, ESPN, Barstool Sports, Brinx TV and America’s Got Talent.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">Early arrivals can also keep an eye out for one of five Golden Tickets hidden in arena seating. Each Golden Ticket can be redeemed at Bear Fuel 270 on the east side of the arena
for a souvenir cup, one hot dog, one order of fries and one candy item, courtesy of Baylor Athletics. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">Those wearing gold can take advantage of a concession discount throughout the concourse, where hot dogs will be reduced to $2 with a limit of two per transaction. To qualify, the
primary or base color of the shirt must be gold—shirts with only gold accents, logos or trim do not qualify for the promotion.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">Students can enjoy a Student Happy Hour from the time doors open until tipoff, with half‑price hot dogs, pizza, water and soft drinks with a valid Baylor ID.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">Baylor women's basketball is presented by Central National Bank, a family-owned, independent bank headquartered in Waco, Texas, that provides uniquely personal service while simultaneously
embracing the latest developments in banking technology.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">To stay up to date, follow the team on its official Facebook, X and Instagram accounts: @BaylorWBB.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: rgb(7, 61, 30);"><b>Colin Pirtle</b> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">| Associate Director of Athletics Communications (WBB, Soccer, W. Tennis) </span></p>
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