The Horned Frogs, in desperate need of a win, have fallen in each of their last two matchups and have lost three of their last four games, including an 85-58 beat down at the hand

As we approach the midpoint of conference play, let's take a closer look at some teams rising up the rankings thanks to their defense.

Texas Tech made its Top 25 season debut at No. 22 after beating Cincinnati and Oklahoma State to run its Big 12 winning streak to four games.

Winners in six of their last seven games, the Texas Tech basketball team has moved up the rankings in both national polls this week.