College Basketball in the West
Tribune Power Rankings
1. Arizona (16-1)
Pulled away in the second half to down fading Arizona State and regain some momentum for UCLA's visit on Thursday.
2. Gonzaga (17-2)
Having suffered heartbreaking loss at No. 9 Butler, Zags turn their attention to BYU, which also knows the feeling of seeing a big win slip away
3. New Mexico (16-2)
Overtime win at Boise State more impressive than most would believe, because Broncos are having a very good season as well
4. Oregon (16-2)
Ducks have won seven straight since that triple-overtime loss to UTEP, outclassed UCLA at Pauley on Saturday
5. Saint Mary's (15-4)
Gaels got a huge win in Provo despite being outplayed most of the game, should reel off a bunch of wins until Feb. 14 showdown with Gonzaga in Moraga
6. UCLA (15-4)
Disappointing Bruins overpowered by Oregon on their home floor, now must travel to Arizona for a game that has lost some of its luster
7. UNLV (15-4)
Rebels had impressive win at No. 15 San Diego State on Wednesday, only to lose to Colorado State at Moby on Saturday
8. Colorado State (15-3)
Rams have won nine of last 10, with only loss in that stretch an overtime setback at San Diego State; Huge game at New Mexico Wednesday
9. Wyoming (15-2)
Cowboys always give San Diego State fits in Laramie, and that happened again Saturday as they walloped Steve Fisher's team by 13
10. Arizona State (14-4)
Devils have lost two straight, but they still look like the Pac-12's fourth-best team after Washington was stunned at home by Utah