Big 12 women’s basketball power rankings: How much does Baylor fall after upset loss?

The Big 12 lost two premier programs when Oklahoma and Texas left for the SEC.

But with one week of the 2024-25 women’s college basketball season in the books, the conference is off to a good start. The 16 Big 12 teams boast a combined 38-5 record, and four of them are ranked.

Let’s get into this week’s power rankings:

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Last week: 2

This week: vs. St. Thomas-Minnesota (Thursday); at Northern Illinois (Nov. 20)

No. 8-ranked Iowa State has won its games by an average of 30 points, and it boasts one of the best young duos in the country. Sophomores Addy Brown and Audi Crooks have combined for averages of 34 points and 17.4 rebounds.

Iowa State Cyclones’ center Audi Crooks (55) celebrates with team mates during the third quarter against Southern in the NCAA women’s basketball at Hilton Coliseum on Sunday Nov. 10, 2024, in Ames, Iowa.

Last week: 1

This week: vs. Creighton (Thursday); vs. Little Rock (Monday); vs. Milwaukee (Nov. 20)

No. 11 Kansas State had no problem in its first two games against Green Bay and Belmont. And while Ayoka Lee missed the Belmont game due to injury, the hope is that she’ll be back in time for a home game against Creighton on Thursday.

Last week: 4

This week: vs. Texas A&M (Friday); vs. Bowling Green (Tuesday)

Defense was expected to be a strength of No. 13 West Virginia, but how about the offense? The Mountaineers are averaging 92.3 points this season, and Jordan Harrison is leading the way with an average of 19.3 points.

Last week: 5

This week: vs. North Carolina State (Sunday)

TCU broke triple digits in its 107-52 home win over New Orleans. Few Big Threes in the country are as strong as that of Sedona Prince, Madison Conner and Hailey Van Lith.

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Nov 14, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Lady Bears guard Darianna Littlepage-Buggs (5) dribbles the ball up court against the Utah Utes…

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Publish date : 2024-11-14 11:30:00

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