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Big 12 Power Rankings: Arizona State is a top contender

The Sun Devils are dominating in the Big 12
Arizona State players break during a pitching change against Ohio State during the seventh inning at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Feb. 16, 2025.
Arizona State players break during a pitching change against Ohio State during the seventh inning at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Feb. 16, 2025. | Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

14. Houston Cougars (18-21, 4-14 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 14

Houston is struggling to keep up in the Big 12. The team has shown its capabilities but still can't secure wins. The Cougars will travel to TCU for a three-game series starting on Friday.

13. Arizona Wildcats (15-24, 6-12 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 13

Arizona may be on the come-up. The team recently rallied to win a series against Kansas State and is dominating with its pitching. The Wildcats will host BYU for a three-game series starting on Thursday.

12. Texas Tech Red Raiders (22-19, 6-12 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 11

Texas Tech seems to have hit a wall. The team has a notably productive offense but is facing pitching issues. The Red Raiders will host Oklahoma State for a three-game series starting on Friday.

11. Oklahoma State Cowboys (25-16, 8-10 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 9

Oklahoma State is working to step up its game. The team has a high-powered offense, with strong hitting and pitching. The Cowboys will play Oklahoma State in a three-game series starting on Friday.

10. Cincinnati Bearcats (27-15, 8-10 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 10

Cincinnati is having a competitive season. The team recently took 2 of 3 games from UCF, thanks to its skilled power hitting. The Bearcats will host West Virginia for a three-game series starting on Friday.

9. BYU Cougars (20-19, 9-9 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 7

BYU is boasting a strong performance. The team had a six-game winning streak, with wins over Houston and Arizona State. The Cougars will face Arizona in a three-game series starting on Thursday.

8. Baylor Bears (22-18, 9-9 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 6

Baylor is showing flashes of potential. The team is having an inconsistent season, specifically having issues with strikouts and lineups. The Bears will travel to Arizona State for a three-game series starting on Friday.

7. Utah Utes (21-15, 9-9 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 12

Utah has found its momentum. The team is riding a four-game winning streak, including a dominant sweep of Texas Tech. The Utes will host UCF for a three-game series starting on Friday.

6. Kansas State Wildcats (26-15, 9-9 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 8

Kansas State is showing resilience. The team is showing its strength with significant power hitting and high scoring in the fifth inning. The Wildcats will host rival Kansas for a three-game series starting on Friday.

5. TCU Horned Frogs (25-15, 10-8 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 5

TCU continues to compete in a tough conference. The team has shown a strong ability to come from behind and has a deep bullpen. The Horned Frogs will host Houston for a three-game series starting on Friday.

4. UCF Knights (22-15, 11-7 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 3

UCF is fighting hard. The team recently dropped out of the Top 25 rankings after a series loss to Cincinnati and a split series against Kansas. The Knights will play Utah in a three-game series starting on Friday.

3. Arizona State Sun Devils (28-13, 11-7 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 4

Arizona State is a top contender. The team is characterized by its high-powered offense and 38 RPI ranking. The Sun Devils will host Baylor for a three-game series starting on Friday.

2. West Virginia Mountaineers (27-10, 12-6 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 2

West Virginia is looking to rebound. The team has been strong overall but recently suffered a 23-1 loss against Pitt. The Mountaineers will face Cincinnati in a three-game series starting on Friday.

1. Kansas Jayhawks (30-11, 14-4 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 1

Kansas is still leading the Big 12. The team has won 19 of its last 22 games, with notable wins over Nebraska and UCF. The Jayhawks will travel to rival Kansas State for a three-game series starting on Friday.

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