STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA — Baylor's offense finally broke through in the 29th minute, and the Bears never looked back, earning a 2-0 victory over Oklahoma St. on Thursday night. The away side controlled stretches of play throughout the match and capitalized on its chances when it mattered most, with Tyler Isgrig and Theresa McCullough finding the back of the net to secure the road win. The result marked Baylor's first victory in three matches as the Bears improved to 12-3-3 overall.
Isgrig opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a composed finish that broke the deadlock after nearly half an hour of competitive soccer. The breakthrough seemed to settle Baylor's nerves, and the Bears doubled their advantage just five minutes before halftime when McCullough capitalized on a chance in the 35th minute, assisted by Alysiah Lockette. The two-goal cushion gave Baylor complete control heading into the interval, and Oklahoma St. found itself chasing the match from that point forward.
The first half belonged largely to Baylor, which dominated possession and created multiple scoring opportunities. Beyond the two goals, the Bears generated several other chances through Callie Conrad and Lauren Omholt, though Oklahoma St.'s defense managed to keep the damage from becoming worse. Reganne Morris and Emmy Hedden tried to spark something for the home side early, but Baylor's backline remained organized and disciplined throughout the opening 45 minutes.
Oklahoma St. emerged with more urgency after the break, pressing higher and testing Baylor's defense with greater frequency. Xcaret Pineda led the charge for the Cowboys, firing multiple attempts on goal, while Emma Alvord came close to finding the target late in the match. Despite the increased pressure, Baylor's goalkeeper made nine saves to preserve the shutout, and the Bears' defense stood firm when it needed to most.
Baylor's defense was the story of the second half, absorbing wave after wave of Oklahoma St. attacks without conceding. The Bears made several substitutions to manage the match, rotating in fresh legs to maintain their shape and intensity. McCullough continued to threaten on the counter, and Tyler Isgrig remained a constant presence in the attacking third before being subbed out late in the match.
Statistically, Baylor controlled the match with 11 shots on goal compared to Oklahoma St.'s eight. The Bears also earned five corner kicks to the Cowboys' four, underlining their territorial advantage. Oklahoma St. managed nine saves but couldn't find a way past Baylor's goalkeeper, who was rarely tested with difficult chances.
Isgrig's composure in front of goal and McCullough's clinical finishing were the difference-makers for Baylor. Lockette's assist on the second goal showed the Bears' ability to create opportunities through their midfield, while the defensive unit's collective effort ensured Oklahoma St. never truly threatened a comeback.
The loss extended Oklahoma St.'s struggles, dropping the Cowboys to 4-13-2 overall and extending their losing streak to nine matches. Baylor, meanwhile, bounced back from consecutive disappointing results—a loss to UCF and a draw with Houston—to reassert itself as a formidable Big 12 competitor. The Bears' balanced approach and clinical finishing proved too much for a struggling Oklahoma St. side searching for answers.
Baylor returns home to face TCU on November 2, while Oklahoma St. hosts Texas Tech in its next conference matchup.