Big 12 women’s basketball power rankings: West Virginia claims top spot

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The top spot in the Big 12 hierarchy is up for grabs.

That has become clear with recent losses by No. 12-ranked Kansas State and No. 15 Iowa State. And with six teams still boasting no more than one loss, there’s no shortage of contenders for the Big 12 crown.

Let’s get into this week’s conference power rankings:

Mar 9, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard JJ Quinerly (11) shoots the ball against Kansas State Wildcats center Ayoka Lee (50) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-USA TODAY Sports

Last week: 2

This week: vs. Texas (Sunday) in Estero, Florida; vs. East Tennessee State (Friday)

No. 10 West Virginia (8-0) ranks second in the nation in scoring margin (41.6). The Mountaineers have elite guard play, led by JJ Quinerly, and a suffocating defense.

Last week: 3

This week: vs. Florida Atlantic (Wednesday)

No. 21 TCU (8-0) has shown no signs of slowing down thanks to the stellar play of Sedona Prince and Hailey Van Lith. It earned a 76-68 win over No. 3 Notre Dame on Friday, which marked its second ranked victory of the season.

Last week: 1

This week: vs. Central Arkansas (Sunday); vs. Eastern Illinois (Tuesday)

No. 12 Kansas State (6-1) suffered a 73-62 loss to No. 13 Duke last Monday in Henderson, Nevada. But it’s far from a bad loss, considering the Blue Devils then beat No. 8 OU on Wednesday.

More: Duke hands OU women’s basketball first loss of season in Ball Dawgs Classic

Last week: 4

This week: vs. USC Upstate (Tuesday)

No. 15 Iowa State (6-2) couldn’t get its offense going during a 76-36 loss to No. 4 South Carolina on Thursday. The Cyclones only scored double-digit points in one quarter against the defending national champions.

Last week: 5

This week: vs. Louisiana Tech (Sunday); vs. Texas Southern (Wednesday)

Nonconference play has been tough for No. 22 Baylor (6-2), but it has to be encouraged by the recent play of Colorado transfer Aaronette Vonleh. The senior center is averaging 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in the last two…

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Publish date : 2024-12-02 11:30:00

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