The top 10 teams remain the same in this week’s CBS Sports women’s college basketball power rankings, but the UConn Huskies are knocking at the door. Meanwhile, UCLA got to keep the No. 2 spot after surviving a tough battle against Ohio State.
Geno Auriemma’s Huskies climbed three spots to No. 11 after beating ranked opponents North Carolina and Louisville in consecutive games. UConn’s most recent game was a dominant 111-34 victory against Toronto Metropolitan on Wednesday. TMU is not an NCAA team, but Auriemma scheduled that game so senior Aaliyah Edwards could have a homecoming game in Canada. The Huskies’ next game is against Marquette on Dec. 31, a test that could potentially give UConn the push it needs to enter the top 10.
The highest ranked teams have not moved because everyone has been taking care of business. South Carolina is still at the top as Dawn Stalely’s squad continues to show off a deep offense and suffocating defense. UCLA got yet another quality win against the Buckeyes behind the veteran leadership of Charisma Osborne and the young talent of Lauren Betts, along with plenty of other key players.
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