ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — NaLyssa Smith scored 18 points and No. 2 Baylor pulled ahead early and cruised past Washington State 89-66 Thursday night at the Paradise Jam tournament.
Queen Egbo added 16 points, DiDi Richards had 14 and Te’a Cooper 10 for the Bears (6-0). The defending national champions led by double digits in the first 3½ minutes and cruised to their 35th consecutive victory.
Chanelle Molina scored 25 points and Borislava Hristova had 15 for the Cougars (4-1).
Baylor had control from the outset, scoring the first 10 points and racing to a 19-7 lead at the end of the first quarter.