The new AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is out.
The UConn Huskies are the only undefeated team in the nation after the Vanderbilt Commodores lost for the first time on Sunday.
The results of a pair of SEC showdowns shuffled the top of the rankings. The South Carolina Gamecocks — which lost at the then-No. 16 Oklahoma Sooners on Thursday but rebounded to beat the Commodores on Sunday — dropped one spot to No. 3. The Sooners climbed six spots to No. 10.
The Georgia Lady Bulldogs moved into the ranking after beating then then-No. 11 Kentucky Wildcats, who dropped seven spots. That gave the SEC a record 10 teams in the Top 25.
What does it all mean for the AP Top 25? Let’s break down the rankings.
Stats courtesy of ESPN Research and The Associated Press.
All times Eastern
Jaloni Cambridge recorded her first career double-double. She was the first Big Ten player to post a 25-point and 10-rebound stat line on the road against an AP top-10 opponent since Caitlin Clark did it three years ago.
What’s next: Thursday vs. Wisconsin, 8 p.m., Big Ten Network
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Previous ranking: 9
2025-26 record: 19-2
Stat to know: After 37 consecutive wins at home, that streak ended last Monday in a 71-69 loss to Ohio State.
What’s next: Thursday vs. Kansas, 6 p.m., ESPN
Previous ranking: 13
2025-26 record: 18-2
Stat to know: Michigan State’s last six points in its 74-68 win over USC on Thursday came at the free throw line.
What’s next: Thursday at Purdue, 6 p.m., Big Ten Network
Previous ranking: 14
2025-26 record: 18-3
Stat to know: Darianna Littlepage-Buggs recorded her 10th double-double of the season — 13 points and 18 rebounds — in a win over UCF. The Bears are on a seven-game winning streak as they continue Big 12 Conference play throughout February.
What’s next: Tuesday vs. Houston, 8 p.m., ESPN+
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UCF Knights vs. Baylor Bears: Game Highlights
UCF Knights vs. Baylor Bears: Game Highlights
Previous ranking: 17
2025-26 record: 14-3
Stat to know: Tennessee is the only undefeated team in SEC play following Vanderbilt’s loss to South Carolina on Sunday.
What’s next: Thursday vs. Mississippi State, 6:30 p.m., SEC Network+
Previous ranking: 15
2025-26 record: 17-4
Stat to know: Maryland recorded its sixth straight loss to an AP top-10 opponent after falling to Iowa. The Terrapins’ last win against an AP top-10 opponent was on March 8, 2024, against No. 4 Ohio State.
What’s next: Wednesday vs. Washington, 7 p.m., Big Ten Plus
Previous ranking: 18
2025-26 record: 17-4
Stat to know: Cotie McMahon is the first Ole Miss player with 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in a game since Armintie Price in 2007.
What’s next: Thursday vs. Vanderbilt, 7:30 p.m., SEC Network+
Previous ranking: 11
2025-26 record: 17-5
Stat to know: After starting the season 17-2, the Wildcats are on a three-game losing streak. It’s their longest losing streak in two seasons under coach Kenny Brooks.
What’s next: Sunday at Arkansas, 2 p.m., SEC Network
Previous ranking: 20
2025-26 record: 17-1
Stat to know: Princeton is on a 15-game winning streak after its 58-49 victory over Brown.
What’s next: Friday vs. Columbia, 6 p.m., ESPNU
Previous ranking: 21
2025-26 record: 14-6
Stat to know: Duke secured its 11th consecutive win, matching its longest winning streak under coach Kara Lawson. This streak was also accomplished in the 2022-23 season.
What’s next: Thursday at Miami, 8 p.m., ACC Network
Previous ranking: 19
2025-26 record: 20-2
Stat to know: Snudda Collins’ six 3-pointers off the bench, in Texas Tech’s win over Utah on Saturday, tied the most by a Texas Tech player in the past 25 seasons.
What’s next: Wednesday vs. Iowa State, 7 p.m., ESPN+
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Snudda Collins impresses with nice shot
Snudda Collins impresses with nice shot
Previous ranking: 22
2025-26 record: 17-4
Stat to know: Gia Cooke, who totaled 348 points with Houston last season, leads the Mountaineers with 307 points so far this season.
What’s next: Tuesday at Utah, 9 p.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: Not ranked
2025-26 record: 18-3
Stat to know: The Lady Dogs knocked off then-No. 11 Kentucky 72-67 on Sunday. Dani Carnegie and Rylie Theuerkauf each scored 19 points in the victory.
What’s next: Thursday vs. Alabama, 6:30 p.m., SEC Network
Previous ranking: 23
2025-26 record: 18-3
Stat to know: Alabama recorded a season high Sunday by making 62% of its 3-pointers in a win over Mississippi State. Its previous high was 50%.
What’s next: Thursday at Georgia, 6:30 p.m., SEC Network
Previous ranking: 25
2025-26 record: 15-4
Stat to know: Washington went into halftime up by only one point against Penn State, but the Huskies proceeded to outscore the Lady Lions 43-28 in the second half.
What’s next: Monday at Rutgers, 3 p.m., Big Ten Plus
