The Bruins moved up two spots after sweeping USC. Stanford remains on top after blasting Cal.
Comment: With four straight wins, two of them over top-10 teams, the Ducks are back into the AP poll for the first time since Nov. 29. But they struggled to put away Washington and now face a three-game week, although all three are in Eugene.Comment: The Wildcats righted the ship at home after losing two of their previous three, including to Oregon — hence the Ducks’ slim edge in our ratings.
Comment: The Utes held their own for three quarters at Arizona, then built a 29-point second-quarter lead over ASU and had to hold on for the win. So, it’s something of a mixed bag for Utah, which also has a three-game week coming up . Guard Gianna Kneepkens is the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week for the third time.Comment: There was a brief time late Sunday when UCLA was down to five available players while nursing a six-point lead.
Comment: This might be generous to the Buffs after four consecutive losses, but three were on the road, two were in overtime, and two were against top-10 teams. Colorado did fall out of the AP top-25 for the second time this season and faces a fourth straight road game Friday.