Autumn Johnson’s latest Power 10 rankings for NCAA women’s basketball reveal key shifts, with Ohio State returning to the rankings while Kansas State drops out. Here’s a breakdown:
Top Contenders
UCLA (1) remains dominant, extending their undefeated record to 20-0 with two ranked wins over Baylor and Maryland. South Carolina (2) continues to impress, showcasing elite defense in their win against LSU, the top-three offense in the nation. Notre Dame (3) and Southern California (4) maintain consistency, capitalizing on key victories.
Movers and Shakers
Texas (6) climbs two spots, fueled by Taylor Jones’ 24-point performance and back-to-back wins over Maryland, Tennessee, and Ole Miss. Ohio State (8) re-enters after a strong showing, defeating Maryland and Nebraska. In contrast, Maryland (9) drops two spots due to injuries and back-to-back losses.
Slipping and Falling
Kansas State exits the rankings after a surprising loss to unranked Colorado. Missing star center Ayoka Lee for the season due to injury, the Wildcats are struggling to maintain their early momentum.
Remaining Strong
UConn (5) and LSU (7) hold steady despite LSU’s first loss of the season to South Carolina. TCU (10) survives the rankings with a rebound win over Baylor after an unranked loss to Oklahoma State.
This week highlights the tight competition in women’s college basketball, with top teams battling for consistency as the season progresses.
