The Iowa State men remain a firm No. 3 in the latest AP and Coaches Poll Top 25s, released on Monday. Once again, the Cyclones sit behind unbeaten Tennessee and one-loss Auburn, who handed Iowa State its lone loss of the year.

The Big Ten and Southeastern Conference both have arguments to be considered the top league in women’s basketball. Each has seven teams ranked in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll Monday,

Iowa State took care of business in its first two conference games, paving the way for the team to remain ranked among the best in the country. The Cyclones (12-1, 2-0 in Big 12 play) remained No. 3 in Monday's new AP Top 25 poll.