The women’s basketball landscape in the Big 12 is shifting as the season progresses. After eight weeks of thrilling competition, On3 has released its power rankings, reflecting the latest developments on the court.
Leading the pack is Iowa State, maintaining its top position despite a mixed bag of results last week, which included a victory over Houston and a loss to Baylor. TCU follows closely behind, buoyed by a win against BYU, albeit hindered by a setback against Utah.
Baylor continues its strong performance with back-to-back wins over both Oklahoma State and Iowa State, showing resilience as they secure their place in the rankings. Texas Tech also rises confidently after successes against UCF and Arizona.
West Virginia rounds out the top five, enjoying victories over Kansas and Kansas State, underscoring their competitive spirit. Oklahoma State sits in sixth place despite a tough battle with Baylor, managing to claim a win against Houston.
The biggest rise this week comes from Utah, which fluctuates between eighth and seventh place. Following a loss to Arizona State, they roared back to win against TCU, showcasing their potential to climb further in the rankings.
BYU, Arizona State, and Kansas are experiencing more challenges this season. BYU suffered a loss to TCU, though they managed to defeat Arizona State. Arizona State’s performance has been inconsistent, with a previous win over Utah followed by a defeat against BYU. Kansas is navigating a tough stretch, with losses against West Virginia but managing to win against UCF.
On the lower end of the rankings, Colorado finds some relief with wins against both Arizona and Cincinnati. Kansas State has been similarly mixed, winning against Cincinnati but losing to West Virginia. UCF and Arizona are struggling significantly, both facing recent losses that have kept them near the bottom of the rankings, with Houston also grappling with ongoing challenges after losses to Iowa State and Oklahoma State.
As the season progresses, the battle for supremacy in the Big 12 continues, with teams vying for victories and a spot atop the rankings. The shifts in standings add to the excitement as teams work to improve their positions in what promises to be an action-packed season.