16. Houston Cougars (6-14, 0-9 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 16
Besides a handful of nonconference wins, Houston's season is slipping away. The team's combination of an underdeveloped team and tough competition has led to a nine game losing streak. The Cougars will host Cincinnati on Sunday and face TCU on Wednesday.
15. Arizona Wildcats (10-10, 1-8 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 15
Continuing to struggle, Arizona is on a five-game losing streak in the Big 12. The team had a single win against BYU, winning by only three points, but has otherwise proved to fall short. After falling to the Sun Devils, Arizona will host Oklahoma State on Sunday.
14. UCF Knights (10-10, 2-7 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 12
After competing against some of the best on the conference, UCF has seen a variety of challenges. The team's balanced offense provides them with a decent offensive base but faces challenges with rebounding. The Knights will play Iowa State on Saturday before hosting Utah on Wednesday.
13. Cincinnati Bearcats (8-13, 3-6 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 13
A testament to their inconsistency, Cincinnati goes back and forth with its wins and losses. The team has proved its ability to compete in recent games like their comeback against Arizona State. The Bearcats will face Houston on Sunday before hosting Baylor on Wednesday.
12. Kansas Jayhawks (13-8, 3-6 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 14
Coming back from a tough conference start, Kansas is making a comeback with two consecutive wins. The team is showing significant improvements like strong scoring. The Jayhawks will aim for some more wins as they play TCU on Thursday and host Colorado on Sunday.
11. Iowa State Cyclones (17-5, 5-5 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 11
Coming back from a series of loses with two conference wins, Iowa State is pushing through. The team's improved performance and offensive depth is helping with this turnaround The Cyclones just pulled off an upset over No. 21Texas Tech on Wednesday, and they'll be hosting UCF on Saturday.
10. Kansas State Wildcats (11-10, 4-4 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 9
Coming off a tough rival loss to Kansas, Kansas State is having an up-and-down season. The team is inconsistent but has shown strong, aggressive play. The Wildcats will host Colorado on Thursday before heading to Arizona State on Sunday.
9. Colorado Buffalos (13-7, 4-4 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 10
After starting conference play with a loss, Colorado has found itself in a challenging season. The team showed initial promise but has proven to fall to defensive struggles and overall consistency. The Buffaloes will attempt to regroup against Kansas State on Thursday and Kansas on Sunday.
8. BYU Cougars (15-6, 4-5 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 8
Despite an impressive win over Texas Tech, BYU is showcasing inconsistency. The team's defense-first approach is helping them secure wins amidst a tough conference. Case in point: the Cougars just fell to Oklahoma State on Wednesday, and will host Utah on Saturday.
7. Arizona State Sun Devils (18-4, 5-4 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 7
After back-to-back losses, Arizona State bounced back with a win over rival Arizona, their first in three years. The team is exceeding expectations but needs to solidify their identity. The team will host Kansas State on Sunday.
6. Oklahoma State Cowgirls (17-5, 6-3 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 4
Coming off of an unexpected loss, Oklahoma State's identity in the Big 12 is uncertain. The team has a number of consistent scorers but slips up from time to time. The Cowgirls will play Arizona on Sunday before playing Arizona State on Wednesday.
5. Utah Utes (15-6, 6-3 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 6
With only three conference losses, Utah is making a name for itself in the Big 12. The team has a notable offense with especially impressive three-point shooting. The Utes will continue their season playing rival BYU on Saturday and UCF on Wednesday.
4. West Virginia Mountaineers (17-5, 7-3 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 5
Despite a recent loss to Utah, West Virginia has been successfully battling in the Big 12. The team's high pressure defense forces turnovers and allows them to secure wins. The Mountaineers will host Baylor on Sunday and play Colorado on Wednesday.
3. Texas Tech Lady Raiders (20-3, 7-3 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 1
With seven conference wins under its belt, Texas Tech is a top team. The team's dominant defense has made them a strong conference and national contender. The Red Raiders will host TCU on Sunday and play Houston on Saturday.
2. TCU Horned Frogs (19-2, 7-1 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 2
After an overtime loss to Utah, TCU has won five games in a row. The team has shown its offensive power and strong guard play, making them a dangerous contender. The Horned Frogs will try to carry this momentum as they host Kansas on Thursday and play Texas Tech on Sunday.
1. Baylor Bears (19-3, 8-1 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 3
Since starting conference play, Baylor performance has been impressive. The team leads in rebounding and scoring, leading them to an eight game win streak. The Bears will attempt to continue the streak against West Virginia on Sunday and Cincinnati on Wednesday.