The new AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is out.
The first eight teams stayed the same as in the preseason Top 25. The Oklahoma Sooners moved up one spot to No. 9, and the Kansas State Wildcats, who jumped three spots, round out the top 10.
The Maryland Terrapins were the big mover, up seven spots to No. 11.
The Illinois Fighting Illini, Stanford Cardinal and Oregon Ducks all broke into 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
Previous ranking: 1
2024-25 record: 2-0
Stat to know: The Gamecocks went 38-0 last season and have won both games in 2024-25 — including Sunday’s Final Four rematch with NC State — to run the win streak to 40 (longest active streak in Division I). With two more victories they’ll match their school-record 42-game win streak from 2022-23.
What’s next: Thursday vs. Coppin State, 7 p.m., SEC Network+
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South Carolina’s Paopao, Fulwiley on 40-straight wins
Te-Hina Paopao and MiLaysia Fulwiley give thanks to the No. 1 Gamecocks’ coaching and talk about what makes a 40-game win streak possible after taking down No. 9 NC State.
Previous ranking: 2
2024-25 record: 2-0
Stat to know: Paige Bueckers had 22 points in Sunday’s 86-49 win over South…
