Iowa Enters AP Women’s Basketball Top 10, First Time in 2 Years

Emerson Raymont

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Iowa Enters AP Women’s Basketball Top 10, First Time in 2 Years

In a historic move, the University of Iowa women’s basketball team has entered the Associated Press Top 10 poll for the first time in two years. This significant milestone comes after the Hawkeyes were previously ranked as high as 11th earlier this season.

Iowa’s Progress in Women’s Basketball

The Hawkeyes’ last appearance in the Top 10 occurred at the close of Caitlin Clark’s senior year. Now, they find themselves in the 10th position, just behind other top contenders.

Current Rankings Overview

The AP poll, released on Monday, sees the University of Connecticut retaining its top position. UConn garnered all 30 first-place votes from a national media panel, marking another strong week for the team.

No. 1: Connecticut (UConn) – Unanimous first-place votes
No. 2: South Carolina
No. 3: UCLA
No. 4: Texas
No. 5: Vanderbilt
No. 6: LSU
No. 7: Michigan
No. 8: Louisville
No. 9: TCU
No. 10: Iowa

The top six teams remained unchanged from the previous week. Iowa has benefited from Kentucky’s recent loss, which saw the Wildcats drop to 11th place.

Other Notable Rankings

Duke University made an impressive return to the rankings, placing 21st after winning its 10th consecutive game. The Blue Devils had struggled earlier in the season but regained form in recent weeks.

Princeton University also made headlines, moving up to 20th. The Tigers are enjoying their highest ranking since 2015, fueled by a 13-game winning streak, with their only defeat this season coming against Maryland.

Conference Representation

In terms of conference representation, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) leads with nine teams in the Top 25. The Big Ten follows closely with seven ranked teams.

The Big 12 has five teams making the list, while the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) features two. Both the Big East and Ivy League have secured one ranking each.

Upcoming Matchup

This week’s highlight will be the clash between No. 5 Vanderbilt and No. 2 South Carolina. This pivotal SEC matchup could significantly impact the rankings, especially with Vanderbilt aiming for its best start in the last 20 years.

Stay updated with the latest on women’s college basketball by following Filmogaz.com for insights and analysis on the AP Top 25 rankings.