"Creme: Baylor has lacked a true go-to scorer the last two seasons and Scott, a transfer from Auburn, is expected to change that. If Monday was any indication, she's off to a good start. Not only did Scott lead the Bears in scoring, she delivered when Baylor needed her most -- in crunch time of a close game. Scott scored half of her 24 points in the fourth quarter as the Bears surged ahead, and her free throw shooting (8-of-10 for the game) prevented a Blue Devils comeback in the final minutes."
"If Scott can stay healthy, which was her biggest issue at Arkansas and Auburn, the Bears have one of the top scorers in the Big 12 and a player to turn to for a big shot in crucial moments. Voepel: Baylor coach Nicki Collen said coming into this season that she expected Scott to make a major impact right away, and she did Monday. Collen calls Scott "a professional scorer," comparing her to Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams and former WNBA player Renee Montgomery."
No. 16 Baylor defeated No. 7 Duke 58-52 in the Paris opener, with Taliah Scott scoring 24 and delivering late when the game tightened. Scott hit 8-of-10 free throws and scored half her points in the fourth quarter to thwart a Blue Devils comeback. Health concerns from prior stops at Arkansas and Auburn remain, but Scott projects as a primary scorer and late-game option for Baylor. Mikayla Blakes scored 27 to propel No. 19 Vanderbilt to a 75-65 victory over California, marking her 11th career 25-point game and following two 50-plus point outings last season. Several Final Four teams and defending champion UConn are set to begin their seasons in the coming days.
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