PHOTOS — Baylor, South Dakota win in Waco to open NCAA Tournament
PHOTOS — Waco was abuzz with NCAA Tournament action Friday as the No. 2 Bears romped over No. 15 Hawaii and 10th-seeded South Dakota sprung an upset of No. 7 Ole Miss.
Baylor center Queen Egbo scores between Hawaii guard Kelsie Imai, left, and Hawaii forward Kallin Spiller.
Baylor guard Sarah Andrews scores past Hawaii forward Amy Atwell.
Baylor guard Jordan Lewis is fouled by Hawaii forward Amy Atwell. Lewis drew eight fouls in the Bears’ win, twice as many as any other player on either team.
Baylor guard Andrea Katramados shoots between Hawaii forward Kallin Spiller, left, and Hawaii forward Amy Atwell.
Baylor forward NaLyssa Smith is fouled as by Hawaii forward Kallin Spiller as she shoots.
Baylor forward NaLyssa Smith attempts a 3-pointer over Hawaii forward Amy Atwell.
Baylor guard Jordan Lewis attempts a shot as Hawaii forward Kallin Spiller defends.
Baylor guard Jordan Lewis led the Bears with 23 points in their first-round win over Hawaii.
Baylor forward NaLyssa Smith scores past Hawaii forward Jacque David during the Bears’ first-round NCAA Tournament win on Friday at the Ferrell Center.
Baylor guard Sarah Andrews shoots a three pointer over Hawaii guard Daejah Phillips.
Baylor forward Caitlin Bickle is fouled by Hawaii forward Jacque David as she attempts a shot.
Baylor head coach Nicki Collen reacts during the Bears’ first round NCAA Tournament game against Hawaii.
Baylor forward NaLyssa Smith, left, and center Queen Egbo, right, wave to fans as they exit the court after defeating Hawaii on Friday in the NCAA Tournament.
Baylor center Queen Egbo (4) gets a hand on the ball against Hawaii guard Nae Nae Calhoun (24) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022. Baylor won 89-49.
Baylor head coach Nicki Collen yells from the sidelines during the second half of a college basketball game against Hawaii in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022. Baylor won 89-49.
Hawaii head coach Laura Beeman, right, shakes hands with Baylor head coach Nicki Collen after a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022. Baylor won 89-49.
Baylor forward NaLyssa Smith (1) gets a congratulations from teammate Jordan Lewis (3) during at the second half of a college basketball game against Hawaii in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022. Baylor won 89-49.
Baylor guard Jordan Lewis (3), forward NaLyssa Smith (1) and center Queen Egbo (4) celebrates on the bench during the second half of a college basketball game against Hawaii in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022. Baylor won 89-49.
Baylor center Queen Egbo (4) drives past Hawaii defenders Nae Nae Calhoun (24) and Nnenna Orji (14) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022. Baylor won 89-49.
Baylor guard Jordan Lewis (3) drives as Hawaii forward Amy Atwell, center, reaches in during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022.
Hawaii head coach Laura Beeman, right, talks with guard Nae Nae Calhoun (24) during the first half of a college basketball game against Baylor in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022. Baylor won 89-49.
Hawaii guard Ashley Thoms (2) walks off the court with her teammates after a college basketball game against Baylor in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022. Baylor won 89-49.
South Dakota center Hannah Sjerven (34) reacts to hitting a 3-pointer as Mississippi forward Snudda Collins (5) runs up court during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022.
South Dakota center Hannah Sjerven (34) drives against Mississippi forward Shakira Austin (0) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022. South Dakota won 75-61.
South Dakota guard Liv Korngable (2) looks to pass as Mississippi guard Angel Baker (15) defends during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022.
The South Dakota bench celebrates during the second half of a college basketball game against Mississippi in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022. South Dakota won 75-61.
Mississippi forward Madison Scott (24) walks off the court with her teammates after the 75-61 loss to South Dakota in a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022.
South Dakota center Hannah Sjerven (34) goes in for a lay-up during the second half of a college basketball game against Mississippi in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022. South Dakota won 75-61.
Mississippi head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin gestures during the second half of a college basketball game against South Dakota in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022. South Dakota won 75-61.
Mississippi guard Angel Baker, right, fights for the ball with South Dakota guards Maddie Krull (42) and Kyah Watson (32) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022. South Dakota won 75-61.
South Dakota guard Chloe Lamb (22) drives against Mississippi guard Tiya Douglas (25) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022. South Dakota won 75-61.
South Dakota center Hannah Sjerven (34) defends as Mississippi forward Shakira Austin (0) looks to pass during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022.
South Dakota guard Maddie Krull (42) drives against Mississippi guard Mimi Reid (2) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022.
Mississippi forward Shakira Austin (0) shoots over South Dakota center Hannah Sjerven (34) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022.
Mississippi guard Lashonda Monk (1) uses a screen from teammate forward Shakira Austin (0) on South Dakota guard Liv Korngable (2) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas, Friday, March 18, 2022.
Every one of Baylor’s past national championship teams has been led by a dominant post presence. But you simply can’t overlook the contributions of the guards on those teams — and that’s why we can’t forget about Jordan Lewis. She’ll need to play a “Best Supporting Actress” type of part for the Bears, just as she did in second-seeded Baylor’s 89-49 first-round romp over Hawaii on Friday at the Ferrell Center.
Baylor nation showed up for its team in a Friday matinee game.
If the Hawaii Rainbow Wahine had any aspirations of putting a Polynesian spin on the old March Madness Cinderella story, NaLyssa Smith shattered them in the third quarter.
In normal times, in the world of women’s college basketball, a team earns the right to stay home for the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
No. 2 Baylor vs. No. 15 Hawaii