OVIEDO, Fla. (Interstat) — The Baylor Lady Bears wasted no time establishing their dominance on the road Sunday, overwhelming the UCF Knights with a blistering first-half performance en route to a 93-63 victory in a Big 12 Conference women’s basketball game at CFE Arena.

Baylor, improving to 22-5 overall, unleashed a devastating offensive display in the opening quarters, building a 52-23 halftime lead that effectively decided the contest. The Lady Bears shot a remarkable 70 percent from the field in the first quarter alone, scoring 27 points while holding UCF to just 13. The momentum continued in the second period as Baylor extended its advantage, showcasing a balanced and efficient attack that left the Knights scrambling.

The most important part of the game was Baylor’s immediate and overwhelming start. From the opening tip, the Lady Bears executed with precision, particularly through the dynamic guard play of Taliah Scott and Jana Van Gytenbeek. The early surge, fueled by a 15-2 run at one point in the first quarter, demoralized the home team and allowed Baylor to control the tempo and style of play for the remaining 30 minutes. UCF, which fell to 10-15, never recovered from the initial onslaught.

Taliah Scott, a guard from Orange Park, Florida, led all scorers with 26 points, adding three assists in just 24 minutes of action. Her backcourt partner, Jana Van Gytenbeek of Greenwood Village, Colorado, orchestrated the offense masterfully, dishing out 11 assists to go with 10 points for a double-double. Bella Fontleroy contributed 11 points and seven rebounds, while Kayla Nelms provided a strong interior presence off the bench with 12 points and six rebounds. Darianna Littlepage-Buggs just missed a double-double with 10 points and eight rebounds.

UCF was led by Samari Bankhead of Los Angeles, who scored 16 points. Kayanna Cox added 13 points for the Knights, and Kristol Ayson filled the stat sheet with seven points, five assists and two blocks.

Baylor’s dominance was reflected in key statistical categories. The Lady Bears outscored UCF 44-32 in the paint and converted 21 points off Knights turnovers. The defensive pressure was consistent, holding UCF to 10 points in the second quarter and limiting any sustained comeback attempts.

The Knights showed more fight after halftime, outscoring Baylor 40-41 in the second half, but the deficit was far too large to overcome. UCF’s effort was highlighted by a 19-point third quarter, but Baylor answered with 23 points of its own to maintain a commanding 75-42 lead entering the final period.

The victory completed a regular-season sweep for Baylor, which defeated UCF 73-48 in Waco on Jan. 21. The Lady Bears have now won three of their last four games. UCF has lost four consecutive contests.

A crowd of 1,329 attended the Sunday afternoon matchup.

Baylor next travels to face Texas Tech on Wednesday. UCF will remain at home to host Kansas State, also on Wednesday.