The latest AP Top 25 women’s college basketball rankings have been released.
The leading seven teams stayed the same, the Oklahoma Sooners moved up one place to No. 8, the Princeton Tigers entered the rankings, and the Oklahoma State Cowgirls dropped out.
What implications does this have for the AP Top 25? Let’s analyze the standings.
Stats provided by ESPN Research and The Associated Press.
All times Eastern
Previous ranking: 1
2025-26 record: 10-0
Stat to know: UConn is 10-0 for the first time since the 2020-21 campaign.
What’s next: Wednesday against Marquette, 7 p.m., Peacock
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Previous ranking: 7
2025-26 record: 12-0
Stat to know: The Terps allowed 21 points against Delaware State, the least points given up in a game in the program’s history.
What’s next: Friday vs. Central Connecticut, 11 a.m., Big Ten Plus
Previous ranking: 9
2025-26 record: 11-1
Stat to know: The Sooners have achieved nine straight wins, marking their longest winning streak with coach Jennie Baranczyk.
What’s next: Dec. 22 vs. North Carolina Central, 1 p.m., SEC Network Plus
Previous ranking: 8
2025-26 record: 11-0
Stat to know: Olivia Miles has recorded consecutive triple-doubles, helping TCU extend its record home winning streak to 32 games.
What’s next: Tuesday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+
1:17
Jacksonville Dolphins vs. TCU Horned Frogs: Game Highlights
Jacksonville Dolphins vs. TCU Horned Frogs: Game Highlights
Previous ranking: 10
2025-26 record: 12-0
Stat to know: Iowa State’s victory over Iowa on Wednesday was only their second in the last 10 encounters. Audi Crooks, the leading scorer in the nation, missed Sunday’s game due to an undisclosed injury.
What’s next: Sunday against Kansas, 1 p.m., ESPN2
1:56
Audi Crooks’ 30-point performance propels Iowa State past Iowa
Audi Crooks delivers 30 points leading Iowa State to a win in their rivalry matchup against Iowa.
Previous ranking: 11
2025-26 record: 10-1
Stat to know: Iowa’s 9-0 run to begin the season marked its longest stretch since the 2004-05 season.
What’s next: Saturday against UConn, 1:30 p.m., Fox
Previous ranking: 15
2025-26 record: 11-1
Stat to know: Team balance was key in Sunday’s 77-69 win over Belmont, featuring contributions from Amelia Hassett (19 points, 5 3-pointers, 10 rebounds), Clara Strack (18 points, 8 rebounds), Tonie Morgan (18 points, 9 assists), and Jordan Obi (13 points, 10 rebounds).
What’s next: Friday against Wright State, 6:30 p.m., SEC Network Plus
0:34
Highlight: Amelia Hassett propels No. 15 Kentucky to triumph over Belmont
Hassett achieves a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Wildcats to a 77-69 victory against the Bruins.
Previous ranking: 14
2025-26 record: 9-0
Stat to know: Mikayla Blakes amassed 28 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds in the matchup against Virginia.
What’s next: Monday against South Florida, 7:30 p.m., SEC Network Plus
Previous ranking: 17
2025-26 record: 10-1
Stat to know: Cotie McMahon leads Ole Miss with an impressive average of 18.4 points per game.
What’s next: Wednesday against Mississippi Valley State, 5 p.m., SEC Network Plus
Previous ranking: 13
2025-26 record: 10-2
Stat to know: Leading scorer Taliah Scott (22.6 PPG) faced an injury in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against Texas after twisting her right foot while driving to the basket, and she did not return.
What’s next: Thursday against Southern, 8 p.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: 22
2025-26 record: 10-3
Stat to know: Imari Berry made the second of two free throws with less than a second left on Sunday, sending North Carolina into overtime, where the Tar Heels were outscored 10-0 by the Cardinals, conceding one of their noticeable defeats this season.
What’s next: Wednesday against Eastern Kentucky, 6 p.m., ACC Network
1:18
Louisville Cardinals vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: Game Highlights
Louisville Cardinals vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: Game Highlights
Previous ranking: 18
2025-26 record: 7-2
Stat to know: Janiah Barker and Mia Pauldo both achieved double-doubles in Sunday’s dominant 112-40 victory over Winthrop.
What’s next: Saturday against Louisville, 11 a.m., Fox
Previous ranking: 12
2025-26 record: 9-3
Stat to know: The Tar Heels were outscored 10-0 during overtime on Sunday in their defeat to Louisville.
What’s next: Wednesday against UNC Wilmington, 8 p.m., ACC Network
Previous ranking: 16
2025-26 record: 7-3
Stat to know: UConn ended USC’s 19-game home winning streak on Saturday.
What’s next: Friday against Cal Poly, 10 p.m., Big Ten Plus
Previous ranking: 19
2025-26 record: 8-2
Stat to know: Hannah Hidalgo and Cassandre Prosper both recorded double-doubles against Morehead State.
What’s next: Sunday against Bellarmine, 5 p.m., ACC Extra
Previous ranking: 21
2025-26 record: 9-1
Stat to know: The Buckeyes are currently on a six-game winning streak.
What’s next: Thursday against Norfolk State, 6:30 p.m., Big Ten Plus
Previous ranking: 20
2025-26 record: 9-1
Stat to know: Sayvia Sellers achieved a career-high 30 points in Washington’s 79-74 victory over Green Bay.
What’s next: Friday at Stanford, 10 p.m., ACC Extra
Previous ranking: 24
2025-26 record: 11-0
Stat to know: The Cornhuskers started strong against Illinois State, leading 21-2 after the first quarter on Sunday en route to an 85-44 win.
What’s next: Sunday against California Baptist, noon, Big Ten Plus
Previous ranking: 25
2025-26 record: 9-1
Stat to know: Following their first loss of the season against Wisconsin, which halted an eight-game winning streak, the Spartans decisively defeated DePaul on Sunday.
What’s next: Sunday against Indiana State, 3 p.m., BallerTV
Previous ranking: NR
2025-26 record: 10-1
Stat to know: The Tigers are entering the rankings for the first time, riding an eight-game winning streak.
What’s next: Saturday at George Mason, 1 p.m., ESPN+
