TCU Surges to Top of Crowded Big 12 Women's Basketball Race

Horned Frogs lead conference with three games left in regular season

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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TCU has jumped up five spots to No. 11 in the CBS Sports women's college basketball power rankings after a three-game winning streak that includes victories over now-No. 20 Baylor and No. 17 West Virginia. The Horned Frogs now hold a one-game lead in the Big 12 standings over Baylor, West Virginia and Texas Tech, who are all tied for second place.

Why it matters

The Big 12 women's basketball conference race has become highly competitive, with several teams vying for the top spot. TCU's recent surge has put them in the driver's seat with just three games left in the regular season, setting up an exciting finish to determine the conference champion.

The details

TCU's three-game winning streak has propelled them to the top of the Big 12 standings. Meanwhile, Baylor has dropped seven spots in the rankings after suffering an 87-56 loss to No. 17 Texas Tech. The Bears have struggled against ranked opponents this season, with their only win over a currently ranked team coming in their season opener against Duke.

  • TCU has a one-game lead in the Big 12 with three regular-season games remaining.
  • Baylor dropped seven spots in the rankings after losing to Texas Tech on Wednesday.

The players

TCU

An American women's college basketball team that has surged to the top of the Big 12 conference standings.

Baylor

An American women's college basketball team that has struggled against ranked opponents this season and is currently tied for second in the Big 12 standings.

Texas Tech

An American women's college basketball team that defeated Baylor 87-56 on Wednesday.

West Virginia

An American women's college basketball team that is currently tied for second in the Big 12 standings.

Texas

An American women's college basketball team that fell to Vanderbilt, complicating the conference rankings.

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The takeaway

The Big 12 women's basketball conference race has become highly competitive, with several teams vying for the top spot. TCU's recent surge has put them in the driver's seat, but the final three games of the regular season will be crucial in determining the conference champion.