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Big 12 Power Rankings: The Sun Devils are the team to watch out for

Arizona State is showing its power
Arizona State catcher Josiah Cromwick (21) is congratulated after a solo home run against Ohio State during the first inning at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Feb. 16, 2025.
Arizona State catcher Josiah Cromwick (21) is congratulated after a solo home run against Ohio State during the first inning at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Feb. 16, 2025. | Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

14. Houston Cougars (16-19, 3-12 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 13

Houston has remained competitive but hasn't found success. The team is having a roller coaster season with incredibily mixed performance. The Cougars will travel to West Virginia for a three-game series starting on Friday.

13. Arizona Wildcats (14-22, 5-10 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 14

Arizona continues to struggle with consistency. The team seems to have found some momentum with some recent clutch wins. The Wildcats will host Kansas State for a three-game series starting on Friday.

12. Utah Utes (17-15, 6-9 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 10

Utah is having a tough break. The team is competing but still has trouble securing games. The Utes will host Texas Tech for a three-game series starting on Friday.

11. Texas Tech Red Raiders (20-16, 6-9 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 9

Texas Tech is struggling in Big 12 play. The team is known for its powerful offense, specifically its batting average. The Red Raiders will play Utah in a three-game series starting on Friday.

10. Cincinnati Bearcats (25-14, 6-9 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 12

Cincinnati's hot streak has cooled off. The team is boasting an impressive record and near the top of the NCAA in home runs. The Bearcats will face UCF in a three-game series starting on Friday.

9. Oklahoma State Cowboys (23-14, 7-8 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 7

Oklahoma State is producing but inconsistency prevails. The team is heating up, including a recent extra inning win over Kansas State. The Cowboys will host Kansas for a three-game series starting on Friday.

8. Kansas State Wildcats (23-14, 7-8 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 8

Kansas State is holding steady. The team is demonstarting a high-powered offense, avergaing over 9 runs per game. The Wildcats will travel to Arizona for a three-game series starting on Friday.

7. BYU Cougars (19-16, 8-7 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 11

BYU is gaining momentum with imporoved play. The team is finding success in the Big 12, recently securing a series sweep against Houston. The Cougars will host Arizona State for a three-game series starting on Thursday.

6. Baylor Bears (21-15, 8-7 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 6

Baylor is queitly climbing up the Big 12 standings. The team is competing hard with an 11-game home winning streak. The Bears will host TCU for a three-game series starting on Friday.

5. TCU Horned Frogs (22-14, 8-7 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 5

TCU continues to show its strengths. The team is finding its rhythm after securing some notable wins. The Horned Frogs will play Baylor in a three-game series starting on Friday.

4. Arizona State Sun Devils (26-12, 9-6 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 4

Arizona State is the team to watch out for. The team is showing power at the plate and an elite bullpen. The Sun Devils will face BYU for a three-game series starting on Thursday.

3. UCF Knights (20-13, 10-5 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 1

UCF is a top contender. The team is holding a strong standing, making for positive postseason predictions. The Knights will host Cincinnati for a three-game series starting on Friday.

2. West Virginia Mountaineers (25-8, 10-5 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 3

West Virginia is riding a strong stretch. The team is strong on the road, recently taking a series from Texas Tech. The Mountaineers will host Houston for a three-game series starting on Friday.

1. Kansas Jayhawks (27-10, 12-3 Big 12)

Last week's rank: 2

Kansas is dominating at the top. The team is riding an 11-game win streak, winning four consecutive conference series. The Jayhawks will play Oklahoma State for a three-game series starting on Friday.

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