Minnesota’s women’s basketball team is ranked for the first time since 2019, sitting at No. 24 after a strong start this season.
They did stumble against Nebraska last month, but overall, they’re on fire. Their next challenge? A tough game against No. 8 Maryland on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, UCLA is still holding strong at the top of the rankings, snagging 29 out of 31 first-place votes. South Carolina, Notre Dame, and Southern California round out the top four.
Undefeated LSU is climbing too, now sitting at fifth. They’re one of the few unbeaten teams left in Division I women’s basketball, along with UCLA and Ohio State.
UConn is in sixth place, while Texas dropped to seventh after a loss to South Carolina. TCU is also making moves, now ranked 10th.
On the flip side, Iowa and Michigan fell out of the rankings this week after some tough losses. Michigan had a rough patch, facing off against top teams like UCLA and Ohio State.
Oklahoma State is back in the rankings for the first time since 2018, sitting at No. 24 after a win against West Virginia. They’ve got a solid 14-2 record this season.
California is also on the rise, moving up to No. 18 after some big wins last week. It’s their highest ranking since 2018.
In terms of conferences, the Southeastern Conference leads with seven ranked teams, while the Big Ten and ACC have six each.
Looking ahead, there are some exciting matchups this week, including No. 23 Utah taking on No. 10 TCU and No. 13 Oklahoma facing No. 2 South Carolina.
As for the current Top 25, UCLA is still the team to beat, followed by South Carolina, Notre Dame, and Southern Cal. Minnesota and Oklahoma State are making their mark too.
