UCLA’s stunning loss to USC has shaken up Sportsnaut’s Women’s College Basketball Top 10 Power Rankings, as the Bruins no longer maintain the top spot. The rankings also welcome TCU and North Carolina State after Kentucky and Ohio State dropped out following losses. Check out Sportsnaut’s latest power rankings for Week 15.
10. TCU Horned Frogs (Last week: Not ranked)
TCU (23-3) returns to the top 10 after decisive wins over Texas Tech (63-42) and BYU (79-47). The Horned Frogs take on Arizona on February 16.
9. Kansas State Wildcats (Last week: 9)
Kansas State (23-3) experienced an up-and-down week, defeating TCU before falling to No. 20 Oklahoma State, 85-55. They recovered with a 37-point road victory at Cincinnati. The Wildcats face UCF on February 15 and No. 18 West Virginia on February 17.
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8. North Carolina State Wolfpack (Last week: Not ranked)
North Carolina State (20-4) rides a nine-game winning streak, including victories over No. 13 Duke and No. 23 Florida State. The Wolfpack faces No. 12 North Carolina on February 16 before meeting No. 19 Georgia Tech on February 20.
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7. Connecticut Huskies (Last week: 8)
UConn (23-3) responded to their third loss of the season with dominant victories over Providence (37-point margin) and St. John’s (38-point margin). The Huskies face No. 4 South Carolina on February 16 in a clash of powerhouse programs.
6. South Carolina Gamecocks (Last week: 2)
South Carolina (23-2) slides to No. 6 following their 66-62 loss to Texas. The Gamecocks bounced back by routing Florida by 38 points and now prepare for a crucial matchup with No. 7 UConn on February 16.
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5. UCLA Bruins (Last week: 1)
UCLA (23-1) drops four spots after their surprising 71-60 loss to USC, their first defeat of the season. The Bruins look to rebound against No. 22 Michigan State on February 16.
4. LSU Tigers (Last week: 4)
LSU (25-1) extended their winning streak to five games by defeating No. 15 Tennessee, 82-77. The Tigers face another test against No. 3 Texas on February 16.
3. USC Trojans (Last week: 7)
USC (22-2) shocked the college basketball world by upsetting previously unbeaten UCLA. JuJu Watkins delivered a masterclass performance with 38 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. The Trojans now face Washington on February 16 before meeting No. 22 Michigan State on February 19.
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2. Texas Longhorns (Last week: 5)
Texas (25-2) secured the season’s biggest victory by taking down powerhouse South Carolina, 66-62, behind Madison Booker’s 20-point performance. The Longhorns followed up by defeating No. 8 Kentucky, 67-49. Their challenging schedule continues with a matchup against No. 5 LSU on February 16.
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1. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Last week: 3)
Notre Dame (22-2) claims the No. 1 spot in Sportsnaut’s Women’s College Basketball Top 10 Power Rankings after UCLA’s stunning loss to USC. The Fighting Irish dominated their recent opponents, defeating California by 39 points and Pittsburgh by 31. They face No. 13 Duke on February 17.
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