The Baylor Lariat · Feb 26, 2024
No. 1 Baylor acro & tumbling protects home mat with win over No. 2 Oregon
By Zach Babajanof-Rustrian | Sports Writer
No.1 Baylor acrobatics and tumbling added to its winning streak, defeating No. 2 Oregon 278.935 to 271.835 on Sunday evening at the Ferrell Center in an NCATA National Championship final rematch.
The Bears (3-0) started off the meet with a compulsory score of 38.40. They racked up a 9.75 in acro, 9.95 in pyramid, 9.80 in toss and 8.70 in tumbling. Baylor edged Oregon’s (1-1) 37.85 score.
In the optional portion of the meet, the Bears scored a total of 29.45 in the event while the Ducks scored 28.70 points. Baylor built on its lead 67.85 to 66.55.