The latest Women’s AP Top 25 basketball rankings have brought both a familiar leader and a notable re-entry into the elite list. South Carolina continues to hold firm at the top spot, maintaining a unanimous vote across all 36 media panelists. Meanwhile, Washington has reappeared in the rankings for the first time since 2017, marking a significant return.
The Gamecocks’ dominance persists following a commanding victory in their sole game last week, earning them the unanimous vote as the top team. However, due to many teams concluding their exam break, there wasn’t significant movement in the top 10, with the rankings mirroring the previous week.
Behind South Carolina, UCLA, North Carolina State, Iowa, and Texas trail closely. The second-ranked Bruins are set to clash against No. 13 Ohio State in one of the few encounters between AP Top 25 teams this week, as schools have a shorter schedule due to the holiday season.
Among the notable shifts, Miami dropped out of the rankings, replaced by TCU at No. 25, making their first appearance since 2020. Additionally, Washington made an entrance at No. 23, marking their return to the rankings after a hiatus since 2017. The Huskies’ first ranked challenge will be against No. 19 Louisville.
Kenny Brooks, Virginia Tech’s coach, celebrated his 500th career victory, a milestone commemorated by his team after their win over Rutgers. The 15th-ranked Hokies, who reached the Final Four last year under Brooks’ guidance, have encountered losses against No. 4 Iowa and No. 7 LSU this season.
In the Big 12, Women’s AP Top 25 TCU stands among the 14 unbeaten teams in women’s college basketball, reflecting the conference’s dominance with five undefeated teams. LSU also made headlines with a remarkable win over McNeese State, setting records for margin of victory and points in a game. Their upcoming game against Coppin State follows a victory where coach Kim Mulkey was ejected, adding to the Tigers’ eventful journey this season.
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