Women’s AP Top 25 Poll Analysis: Insights on Each Team
The latest AP Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Poll features notable shifts and insights for the 2025-26 season. UConn maintains its dominance, holding the top position, while Washington enters the rankings for the first time at No. 25. Several teams have significantly jumped in the rankings, highlighting exciting early-season performances.
Key Rankings and Records
The following are the top teams in the latest poll, with noteworthy statistics that define their current standings:
- 1. UConn
- Record: 2-0
- Stat: 30 consecutive season-opening victories, the second-longest active streak in Division I.
- Next Game: vs. Loyola Chicago on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., TruTV.
- 2. South Carolina
- Record: 2-0
- Stat: 81 straight wins against unranked opponents.
- Next Game: vs. Clemson on Tuesday at 6 p.m., ESPN2.
- 3. UCLA
- Record: 2-0
- Stat: Gabriela Jaquez hit a career-high with four 3-pointers against Santa Barbara.
- Next Game: vs. Oklahoma on Monday at 10:30 p.m., FS1.
- 4. Texas
- Record: 2-0
- Stat: Five consecutive wins in season openers.
- Next Game: vs. Louisiana on Monday at 8 p.m., SEC Network+.
- 5. LSU
- Record: 3-0
- Stat: Four of the last five season openers won by 40 points or more.
- Next Game: vs. Charlotte on Wednesday at 8 p.m., SEC Network+.
Upcoming Games
Key matches in the coming week will include:
- Baylor: Plays at UNLV on Friday at 9 p.m., CBS Sports Network.
- USC: Faces South Carolina on Saturday at 9 p.m., ESPN.
- Maryland: Takes on Towson on Thursday at 7 p.m., Big Ten Plus.
- Duke: Competes against Norfolk State on Wednesday at 7 p.m., ACC Extra.
Notable Changes in Rankings
The rankings have seen significant movement this week:
- USC: Climbed 10 spots to No. 8.
- Baylor: Jumped nine positions to No. 7.
- Duke: Dropped eight spots to No. 15.
This early analysis of the AP Top 25 offers insights into the strengths and weaknesses of each team, setting the stage for an exciting season in women’s college basketball.
