Iowa State is making waves in the basketball world. They just beat Iowa in a close game, 74-69. Audi Crooks had a great night, scoring 30 points. This win moved Iowa State up to the ninth spot in the rankings.

Iowa didn't do too bad either. They stayed at number 12. But their next game is against UConn, the top team. That's going to be tough. UConn is playing USC this weekend. USC is trying to prove themselves, but they lost some key players from last season. They are now at number 16.

Louisville is also making moves. They lost to South Carolina, but only by two points. They are now at number 18. Texas is still the second-best team. They will play Baylor this weekend.

The rankings are always changing. Teams are always trying to prove themselves. It's an exciting time for college basketball.


# **Iowa State Makes a Splash in Basketball Rankings**

Iowa State is making waves in the basketball world. They just beat Iowa in a close game, **74-69**. **Audi Crooks** had a great night, scoring **30 points**. This win moved Iowa State up to the **ninth spot** in the rankings.

## **Iowa's Tough Road Ahead**

Iowa didn't do too bad either. They stayed at **number 12**. But their next game is against **UConn**, the **top team**. That's going to be tough. UConn is playing **USC** this weekend. USC is trying to prove themselves, but they lost some key players from last season. They are now at **number 16**.

## **Louisville's Close Call**

Louisville is also making moves. They lost to **South Carolina**, but only by **two points**. They are now at **number 18**. **Texas** is still the **second-best team**. They will play **Baylor** this weekend.

## **The Rankings Game**

The rankings are always changing. Teams are always trying to prove themselves. It's an exciting time for **college basketball**.



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