That’s not relevant yet, though. As of now, Baylor is fully focused on the postseason. First the Big 12 Tournament in Oklahoma City and then the NCAA Tournament, which the Lady Bears are a lock to start at the Ferrell Center in the first round.

Baylor center Kalani Brown came through with 14 points and 13 rebounds in her final regular season home game on Saturday. The next goal has been clear for a while as, while they were celebrating the conference title a few days ago, the players and coaches spoke of their ultimate goal.

“I think Kalani will quickly tell you the only thing she doesn’t have on the resume is a Final Four,” Mulkey said after the Oklahoma State win on Senior Day. “We are going to try our darndest to get her there. She’s going to try her darndest to get us there. If it doesn’t happen, it will never take away from her legacy.”

As for being in the moment, Brown said it’s the next mini goal to finish the Big 12 regular season with an 18-0 record.

For Mulkey, though, it’s more a matter of wanting to win no matter the situation.

“You toss it up, competitors want to win,” Mulkey said. “Just as West Virginia wants to be the only team that beats us in conference this year.”

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