The highest spot within the Massive 12 hierarchy is up for grabs.
That has change into clear with latest losses by No. 12-ranked Kansas State and No. 15 Iowa State. And with six groups nonetheless boasting no multiple loss, there is no scarcity of contenders for the Massive 12 crown.
Let’s get into this week’s convention energy rankings:
Final week: 2
This week: vs. Texas (Sunday) in Estero, Florida; vs. East Tennessee State (Friday)
No. 10 West Virginia (8-0) ranks second within the nation in scoring margin (41.6). The Mountaineers have elite guard play, led by JJ Quinerly, and a suffocating protection.
Final week: 3
This week: vs. Florida Atlantic (Wednesday)
No. 21 TCU (8-0) has proven no indicators of slowing down because of 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.
Final week: 1
This week: vs. Central Arkansas (Sunday); vs. Jap Illinois (Tuesday)
No. 12 Kansas State (6-1) suffered a 73-62 loss to No. 13 Duke final Monday in Henderson, Nevada. However it’s removed from a nasty loss, contemplating the Blue Devils then beat No. 8 OU on Wednesday.
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Final week: 4
This week: vs. USC Upstate (Tuesday)
No. 15 Iowa State (6-2) could not get its offense going throughout a 76-36 loss to No. 4 South Carolina on Thursday. The Cyclones solely scored double-digit factors in a single quarter towards the defending nationwide champions.
Final week: 5
This week: vs. Louisiana Tech (Sunday); vs. Texas Southern (Wednesday)
Nonconference play has been robust for No. 22 Baylor (6-2), however it must be inspired by the latest play of Colorado switch Aaronette Vonleh. The senior heart is averaging 19.5 factors and seven.5 rebounds within the final two video games.
Final week: 6
This week: vs. Houston Christian (Wednesday); vs. Alabama State (Friday)
Oklahoma State (7-1) is not undefeated following its 57-53 loss to Richmond on Saturday. The hope is that the poor taking pictures efficiency is only a hiccup for the Cowgirls, who nonetheless rank twenty ninth within the nation in factors per sport (82.6).
Final week: 7
This week: vs. Stephen F. Austin (Tuesday)
Juniors Jasmine Shavers and Bailey Maupin surpassed 900 profession factors throughout Texas Tech’s 72-69 win over Missouri State on Saturday. The 2 guards have led the way in which for the Woman Raiders, who’re 8-1 to start out the season.
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Final week: 10
This week: vs. Utah State (Wednesday)
After struggling a 66-62 loss to Mississippi State on Thursday within the opening sport of the Cayman Island Basic, Utah bounced again on Saturday with a 78-67 win over No. 3 Notre Dame. The Utes (6-2) have been led by Gianna Kneepkens, who’s averaging 17.1 factors on 42.6% taking pictures from deep.
Final week: 13
This week: vs. Wichita State (Thursday)
Kansas (7-1) regarded sharp because it went 3-0 to win the Paradise Jam Island Division Championship. S’Mya Nichols was named the event’s Most Precious Participant for averaging 24.3 factors, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and three steals.
Final week: 11
This week: vs. Tennessee Tech (Tuesday); vs. Southern Utah (Saturday)
Colorado (6-2) fell in need of an upset in its 79-71 residence loss to Louisville on Saturday. That snapped a four-game win streak for the Buffaloes.
Final week: 8
This week: at UTEP (Thursday)
After going 5-0 to start out the season, BYU (6-2) has misplaced two of its final three video games. Thankfully, the Cougars have a five-day break to relaxation up earlier than they face UTEP on the street Thursday.
Final week: 9
This week: at Texas Southern (Saturday)
UCF (6-2) is on a two-game skid with losses to UNLV and Montana State. However it ought to be capable of construct some momentum heading into Massive 12 play with upcoming video games towards Texas Southern and Excessive Level.
Final week: 14
This week: vs. Central Connecticut (Tuesday); vs. Western Illinois (Friday)
Cincinnati (4-2) has misplaced two of its final three video games. Jillian Hayes is averaging 20.2 factors, however the Bearcats nonetheless rank fifteenth within the Massive 12 in factors per sport (66).
Final week: 15
This week: at Coppin State (Thursday); vs. Maryland Jap Shore (Saturday) in Washington, DC.
Regardless of lacking all of final season because of a knee damage, Tyi Skinner hasn’t missed a step. The graduate guard is averaging a career-high 19.4 factors on 45.5% taking pictures from deep for Arizona State (4-3).
Final week: 12
This week: vs. Seattle (Monday); vs. Grand Canyon (Thursday)
After a powerful begin to the season, Arizona (6-3) has misplaced three of its final 4 video games. It begins with taking good care of the ball for the Wildcats, who’re averaging a conference-high 20 turnovers per sport.
Final week: 16
This week: at UT Arlington (Wednesday)
Houston (2-6) is the one workforce within the Massive 12 with a adverse scoring margin (minus-4.8). The Cougars will attempt to flip issues round with a street sport towards UT Arlington on Wednesday.
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