Iowa has returned to the top 10 of the AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll following a strong win over Michigan. UConn remains the unanimous No. 1 and sets a new record for appearances in the poll under coach Geno Auriemma. Several upsets and close games reshaped the rankings this week.
The latest AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll shows significant movement in the top 10. Iowa climbed back into the rankings at No. 10 after defeating then-No. 6 Michigan 62-44. Sophomore Ava Heiden led the Hawkeyes with 24 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks, and two steals in her eighth career double-double. Iowa's defense limited Michigan to its lowest point total of the season, positioning the Hawkeyes at No. 2 in the Big Ten standings, tied with the now-No. 8 Wolverines, as the regular season concludes.
Unranked Virginia delivered a notable upset with a 74-72 victory over then-No. 8 Louisville in Kentucky, while then-No. 9 Duke saw its 17-game winning streak end in a 53-51 loss to Clemson. Both Virginia and Clemson are considered bubble teams for the NCAA Tournament, making these results potentially impactful for postseason selections.
The top five held steady, though No. 5 Vanderbilt secured a narrow 81-79 win over Kentucky. UConn continues as the unanimous No. 1, marking its 655th appearance in the AP Top 25 under coach Geno Auriemma. This milestone surpasses the previous record held by former Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer during her 41-year Hall of Fame career.
Tennessee, a storied program, dropped out of the rankings after a 100-93 loss to Oklahoma, extending its losing streak to four games. Other teams receiving votes include Colorado with 23, Fairfield with 18, and Tennessee with 12.
