By Ben Everett | Sports Editor
TAMPA, FLA. – No. 1 seed Baylor women’s basketball took down No. 2 seed Oregon 72-67 in a back-and-forth battle on Friday night in Tampa, Fla., to advance to the National Championship game.
Senior guard Chloe Jackson played hero for the Lady Bears, converting a layup with 40 seconds remaining to break a 67-67 tie and lift Baylor to the win.
Despite Oregon’s national semifinal record-tying 12 3-pointers, the Lady Bears hung on for the win by staying true to themselves. Baylor notched 48 points in the paint and recorded 18 assists on 31 made field goals.