UConn’s undefeated run continues after a decisive victory over then-No. 11 Iowa in the Women’s Champions Classic, keeping the Huskies at the top of the Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll released Monday.
UConn and Texas Secure the Top Two
The Huskies routed Iowa, earning all 25 first-place ballots from the 32-member national media panel. Texas, meanwhile, collected the remaining seven ballots, staying locked in the No. 2 spot. The next poll will appear on Jan. 5.
Texas Tech Makes a Return
The Red Raiders, now 14-0, entered the poll for the first time since 2012 after a 61-60 win over then-No. 15 Baylor on Sunday. The victory was Texas Tech’s first against a ranked opponent this season and their first over Baylor since 2011, dropping the Bears to 22nd.
Other Movements
South Carolina and UCLA follow Texas at No. 3 and No. 4. LSU, Michigan and Maryland occupy the next three positions. Oklahoma and TCU are tied for eighth, with Iowa State ranked 10th after a last-second win over Kansas.
Louisville Climbs
The Lady Vols jumped three places to No. 13 after routing then-No. 17 Tennessee, while the Lady Vols fell to 23rd. Louisville has won six straight games.
Undefeated and Winless
Twelve teams remain unbeaten through Sunday: Alabama, Arizona State, Texas and Texas Tech are 14-0; Georgia, Iowa State, LSU, Maryland and TCU are 13-0; Nebraska, UConn and Vanderbilt are 12-0. Nine teams are still searching for their first win, including Central Connecticut, Mercyhurst, Saint Francis, Niagara, Long Beach State, Valparaiso, New Orleans, Florida A&M and Louisiana-Lafayette.
Conference Standings
With Washington dropping out of the Top 25, the Big Ten and the SEC each have eight ranked teams. The Big 12 follows with four, and the ACC has three. The Big East and the Ivy League each have one team in the poll.
Game of the Week
After a holiday break, the only ranked-team matchup on Sunday will be No. 4 UCLA visiting No. 21 Ohio State.
Key Takeaways
- UConn remains No. 1 after a win over Iowa.
- Texas Tech lands in the Top 25 for the first time since 2012.
- Louisville moves up to No. 13 after defeating Tennessee.
The poll snapshot shows a mix of dominant teams and those still chasing their first victory as the season heads into its next phase.
