Big 12 women’s basketball power rankings: OSU climbs the list with upset win over TCU

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And then there was one.

Kansas State is the only unbeaten team left in Big 12 play. It earned that honor thanks to Oklahoma State, which secured a 60-59 home win over No. 9 TCU on Wednesday.

The eighth-ranked Wildcats continue to look like the top team in the conference. But with plenty of time between now and the Big 12 tournament in March, its spot at the top of the food chain is far from a lock.

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

More: Oklahoma State women’s basketball knocks off TCU for first top-10 win since 2017

Last week: 1

This week: at Colorado (Saturday)

Kansas State (19-1, 7-0 Big 12) is on a 14-game win streak, and it hasn’t shown many weaknesses along the way. The Wildcats rank first in the conference in both points per game (83.2) and points allowed per game (52).

Oklahoma State guard Stailee Heard (32) looks to pass in the second quarter during an NCAA women’s basketball game between Oklahoma State and McNeese at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Last week: 4

This week: at Texas Tech (Saturday); vs. Arizona State (Wednesday)

OSU (16-3, 6-2 Big 12) stunned the country when it earned a 60-59 home win over No. 9 TCU on Wednesday. The Cowgirls erased a 15-point deficit to secure their first top-10 win since 2017, and they showed why they’re legitimate Big 12 title contenders.

Last week: 2

This week: vs. Baylor (Sunday)

No. 9 TCU (19-2, 7-1 Big 12) is no longer undefeated in conference play following its 60-59 road loss to OSU on Wednesday. But with an offense that ranks 18th in the nation in points per game (81), the Horned Frogs are still one of the conference’s biggest threats.

Last week: 3

This week: at TCU (Sunday); at UCF (Wednesday)

A slow start sealed No. 23 Baylor’s fate in a 72-57 loss to No. 1 UCLA on Monday. It’s hard to place too much blame on the Bears (16-4, 6-1 Big 12), who’ll look to get back on track when they return to conference play.

Last week: 5

This week: at Arizona (Saturday)

No. 16 West Virginia (16-3,…

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Publish date : 2025-01-24 11:30:00

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