This week's performance has shown who in the Big 12 is willing to put in the work. Some teams are riding a winning streak while others are on the losing end, causing the chaos and competition of the Big 12.
16. Houston Cougars (6-12, 0-7 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 16
With seven straight losses in conference play, Houston can't seem to keep up. The team has recurring issues with shooting and consistency as even their top scorerers don't regularly hot double digits. In hopes of redemption, the Cougars will play Kansas State on Wednesday and face Baylor on Sunday.
15. Arizona Wildcats (10-8, 1-6 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 13
Coming off three hard losses, Arizona has struggled in conference play. The team has a few standout players but faces challenges with inconsistency and fouling. The Wildcats will attempt to regroup against Iowa State on Saturday and rival Arizona State on Wednesday.
14. Kansas Jayhawks (12-8, 2-6 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 12
Kansas got their second Big 12 win against Arizona, breaking a four game losing streak. Despite this, the team relies heavily on offense and has has setbacks with injuries. The Jayhawks will attempt to carry this momentum into the next matchups hosting rival Kansas State on Sunday before playing TCU on Thursday.
13. Cincinnati Bearcats (7-12, 2-5 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 15
After a significant win against Iowa State, Cincinnati has shown mixed performance. The team has shown flashes of potential but struggles to finish the close games. In hopes of a win, the Bearcats will play Iowa State on Wednesday before hosting Arizona State on Saturday.
12. UCF Knights (10-8, 2-5 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 14
With only two Big 12 wins, UCF has found themselves at the bottom of the conference. The team has strength with individual players but struggles with overall consistency. The Knights will take on baylor on Wednesday and host TCU on Saturday.
11. Iowa State Cyclones (14-5, 2-5 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 9
Despite starting the season with 14 wins in a row, Iowa State is now on a five game losing streak. The team is facing injuries and offensive challenges but has a strong defense. The Cyclones will try for some wins against Cincinnati on Wednesday and Arizona on Saturday.
10. Colorado Buffalos (12-7, 3-4 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 10
Losing four conference games after notable nonconference play, Colorado's Big 12 success is teetering. The team is competitive but has proved inconsistent, notably in road play. The Buffaloes will attempt to come back hosting Oklahoma State on Sunday before playing Kansas State on Thursday.
9. Kansas State Wildcats (10-9, 3-3 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 11
With mixed conference performance, Kansas State is proving themselves as a notable Big 12 competitor. The team's rebounding skills have allowed them to secure wins like the upset over Texas Tech. The Wildcats will try for consistency when they host Houston on Wednesday and face rival Kansas on Sunday.
8. BYU Cougars (14-4, 3-3 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 7
With the strong team chemistry, BYU seems to be finding its footing. The team has learned from their mistakes and shows promise with strong scoring. The Cougars will look for more Big 12 wins as they host Texas Tech on Wednesday and West Virginia on Saturday.
7. Arizona State Sun Devils (17-2, 4-2 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 6
Coming off of a much needed win, Arizona State is proving itself as Big 12 competitor. The team has several standout players and has a strong defense. The Sun devils will continue to push themselves against West Virginia on Wednesday and Cincinnati on Saturday.
6. Utah Utes (14-5, 5-2 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 5
Coming off of a road win, Utah is proving itself in the Big 12. The team is strong overall and has proved their ability to bounce back after games like the loss to Baylor. The Utes will look for a win hosting Texas Tech on Saturday and West Virginia on Tuesday.
5. West Virginia Mountaineers (15-4, 5-2 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 4
After another win, West Virginia has become an unexpected conference contender. The team has a number of standout players and a notable offense but has close calls resulting in both wins and losses. The Mountaineers will try to avoid another loss as they host Arizona State on Wednesday and play BYU on Saturday.
4. Oklahoma State Cowgirls (16-4, 5-2 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 8
After a series of conference wins, Oklahoma State is climbing up the Big 12 ladder. The team's depth and high scoring has proven to help them dominate the conference. The Cowgirls will try to continue their streak and play Colorado on Sunday before hosting BYU on Wednesday.
3. Baylor Bears (17-3, 6-1 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 3
Coming off of 6 back-to-back wins, Baylor has made top three in the Big 12. The team is one of the toughest in the conference and is proving it with a standout scorers and an overall strong offense. The Bears will try to continue their streak and will host UCF on Wednesday and Houston on Sunday.
2. TCU Horned Frogs (18-2, 6-1 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 2
Almost undefeated overall and only one conference loss, TCU is top contender in the Big 12. The team is dominating defensively making them a hard team to score on. The Horned Frogs will continue their strong performance against UCF on Saturday before hosting Kansas on Thursday.
1. Texas Tech Lady Raiders (19-1, 6-1 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 1
Even with a sour loss to Kansas State, Texas tech is proving itself as a conference and national competitor. The team's dominant offense and defense strength has secured them wins and proves their strength. The Lady Raiders will try to avoid another loss as they play BYU on Wednesday and Utah on Saturday.
With national powerhouses and unexpected contenders, the Big 12 is an interesting place to be for women's basketball.