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No. 9 Baylor holds off Iowa State 85-77, avoids season sweep

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January 31st, 2021 by Ric Hanson

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Nalyssa Smith scored 20 points and Dijonai Carrington added 17 as the Lady Bears avenged an earlier loss to the Cyclones. The victory keeps Baylor alone atop the Big 12 standings, while Iowa State falls two games back. Ashley Joens led the Cyclones with 25 points.

Iowa State was trying to become the first opponent in more than a decade to beat Baylor three straight times.