Texas Rises to No. 2 Behind UConn in AP Top 25 Rankings

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Texas Rises to No. 2 Behind UConn in AP Top 25 Rankings

In a significant shift in the women’s basketball landscape, Texas has risen to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 Rankings, positioned just behind UConn. This advancement follows impressive victories over ranked opponents during a Thanksgiving tournament in Las Vegas.

Texas’ Ascendance in Rankings

The Longhorns secured their No. 2 ranking after defeating then-No. 2 South Carolina 66-64. This victory came on the heels of a 76-65 triumph against then-No. 3 UCLA. This achievement marks a notable first; it’s the first time in 25 years that a team has beaten two top-3 opponents within such a brief span.

Current AP Top 25 Rankings

The latest AP poll reflects the following standings:

1. UConn (22 first-place votes) – Record: 7-0
2. Texas (10 first-place votes) – Record: 8-0
3. South Carolina – Record: 7-1
4. UCLA – Record: 8-1
5. LSU – Record: 8-0
6. Michigan – Record: 6-1
7. Maryland – Record: 9-0
8. TCU – Record: 8-0
9. Oklahoma – Record: 7-1
10. Iowa State – Record: 9-0
11. North Carolina – Record: 8-1
12. Iowa – Record: 8-0
13. Mississippi – Record: 7-0
14. Baylor – Record: 7-1
15. Vanderbilt – Record: 8-0
16. USC – Record: 5-2
17. Kentucky – Record: 8-1
18. Notre Dame – Record: 5-1
19. Tennessee – Record: 5-2
20. Michigan State – Record: 8-0
21. Washington – Record: 7-0
22. Louisville – Record: 7-2
23. Ohio State – Record: 6-1
24. Oklahoma State – Record: 8-1
25. West Virginia – Record: 6-1

Noteworthy Performances

Texas garnered 10 first-place votes from a national media panel of 32. UConn received 22 votes while dominating Xavier 104-39 to kick off their Big East campaign.

South Carolina’s loss dropped them to third place, while UCLA maintained their position at fourth. LSU, despite not facing a ranked opponent yet, scored over 100 points in each of their first eight games, setting an NCAA record.

Other Highlights

Audi Crooks of Iowa State scored 47 points in a recent game, establishing a school record.
Ohio State entered the rankings at No. 23 following a narrow win over West Virginia.

The Big Ten and Southeastern Conference both feature eight ranked teams this week, while the Big 12 has five, and the Atlantic Coast Conference has three. Games between these powerhouses are scheduled as part of the ACC-SEC challenge.

This week features several thrilling matchups, including: