UConn has maintained its position as the top-ranked team in women’s basketball according to the Associated Press Top 25 poll, following a hard-fought victory against No. 6 Michigan, winning 72-69 in the Naismith Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase last Friday. The Huskies secured 30 out of 32 first-place votes from a national media panel.
Latest Women’s Basketball Rankings
As of the latest poll, the top five teams are as follows:
| Rank | Team | Record | Points | Previous Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UConn (30) | 6-0 | 797 | – |
| 2 | South Carolina (1) | 6-0 | 758 | – |
| 3 | UCLA (1) | 6-0 | 746 | – |
| 4 | Texas | 5-0 | 701 | – |
| 5 | LSU | 6-0 | 659 | – |
UCLA and Texas will face each other in a highly anticipated matchup this Wednesday as part of the Players Era Championship in Las Vegas. South Carolina is set to compete against Duke in the alongside game.
Top Performers This Week
Maryland, TCU, Oklahoma, and Iowa State round out the top ten, with Iowa State achieving a place in the top 10 for the first time this season. The Hawkeyes experienced a significant rise, climbing eight spots to No. 11 after defeating then-No. 7 Baylor.
Teams on the Decline
Several teams fell in the rankings due to recent losses. NC State plunged nine spots to No. 25 following a shocking defeat to Rhode Island. Baylor dropped eight places to No. 15 after losing to Iowa. USC fell seven spots to No. 18 after a narrow loss to Notre Dame, while Oklahoma State slipped to No. 24 after a loss to St. John’s.
Conference Breakdown
- Southeastern Conference: 8 teams, 3 in top 5
- Big Ten: 7 teams
- Big 12: 5 teams
- Atlantic Coast Conference: 4 teams
- Big East: 1 team
With the season heating up, the competition remains intense among the top-ranked teams. Fans eagerly await the results of significant matchups ahead, particularly the clash between No. 3 UCLA and No. 4 Texas, promising an exciting week in women’s basketball.
