Conference championships are upon us and it’s crunch time in the DII women’s basketball season. While the “Big Three” — Ashland, Drury and Tampa — hold tight. the rest of the Power 10 rankings saw some shaking up over the past two weeks.
This week, we also see the first regional rankings seeded in order, giving a preview of what the bracket will look like. Remember, every conference champion earns an automatic bid to the DII women’s basketball tournament which means nothing is guaranteed right now. I took a look at some teams ready to make a mess of the regional rankings come the selection show.
While the Power 10 does weigh regional rankings heavily, it also allows for the traditional eye test, trying to blend both into a top-10 rankings all its own.
The sixth DII women’s Power 10 rankings of the regular season (Note: All games through Feb. 20)
No. 1 Ashland | Previous: 1: The Eagles are cruising right now, the lone undefeated team in DII women’s basketball sitting at a perfect 27-0. They have a top-three scoring offense and are stomping the competition by 28.1 points per game, best in DII. They are also tops in assists per game, field-goal percentage, and assist-to-turnover ratio. Whether you look at regional metrics, simple statistical leaders, or the…
