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The Big 12 has been a gauntlet this season. Even the highest-ranked teams in the conference have had their struggles, especially when going on the road.
Houston, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Baylor, the league’s four highest-ranked teams, have are a combined 12-8 this season. Houston is one of four teams in the conference without a road win.
It’s tough to win games in the best basketball conference in the country, especially on the road, where teams are a combined 10-25 this season.
Seven teams are currently within one game of first place in the conference and 13 of the 14 teams are within two games of first place in the Big 12. It’s going to be a wild six weeks in conference play and the Big 12 tournament is going to be must-see television.
Here’s a look at the latest Big 12 standings.
Texas Tech Red Raiders (15-3, 4-1 Big 12)
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Last week: Lost to Houston, Beat BYU
This week: at Oklahoma on Saturday 1/27
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are off to a strong start in conference play. They’re a game up on Big 12 powers Kansas and Houston in the standings. Saturday’s top-25 matchup with Oklahoma will be a big-time opportunity for the Red Raiders.
Kansas State Wildcats (14-4, 4-1)
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Last week: Beat Baylor and Oklahoma State
This week: at Iowa State, at Houston
Kansas State rebounded from their first loss of conference play with a big win over Baylor, who was in the top 10 a week ago. Now they go on the road to face a pair of top 25 opponents.
Houston Cougars (16-2, 3-2)
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Last week: beat Texas Tech and UCF
This week: at BYU, vs. Kansas State
The Houston Cougars are one of four teams to be winless on the road in Big 12 play. They can change that on Tuesday with a road trip to Provo to take on the No. 19 BYU Cougars.
Kansas Jayhawks (15-3, 3-2)
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Publish date : 2024-01-22 19:27:15
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