Michigan, TCU climb into top 10 of women's poll

Published: Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:32 pm

Michigan, TCU Surge into Top 10 of Women's Basketball Poll

The latest Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll has seen significant movement, with Michigan and TCU making impressive climbs into the top 10. Michigan, now ranked sixth, jumped eight spots following a dominant 93-54 victory over then-No. 18 Notre Dame. TCU, ranked tenth, rose seven places after defeating then-No. 10 NC State on the road with a score of 69-59.

Michigan's win over Notre Dame marked their largest victory ever against a Top 25 opponent. The Wolverines are set to face No. 1 UConn on Friday night. UConn maintained its top ranking, receiving 28 first-place votes. South Carolina secured the second spot after a 69-52 win over then-No. 8 USC, while UCLA claimed the third position. Texas and LSU rounded out the top five.

Other notable teams include Baylor at seventh, Oklahoma at eighth, and Maryland at ninth. West Virginia entered the rankings at No. 23 after a victory over Duke, a game that was marked by an on-court confrontation leading to multiple ejections. Duke subsequently fell out of the Top 25, ending a 24-week streak.

The Southeastern Conference leads in conference representation with eight teams in the rankings, including three in the top five. The Big Ten has seven teams, the Big 12 five, the Atlantic Coast Conference four, and the Big East one.

Upcoming games to watch include No. 19 Iowa versus No. 7 Baylor on Thursday at the WBCA Showcase in Disney World, and No. 11 USC at No. 24 Notre Dame on Friday.

BNN's Perspective: The shifts in the rankings highlight the competitive nature of women's college basketball. While the dominance of certain conferences is evident, the rise of teams like Michigan and TCU demonstrates the potential for upsets and the evolving landscape of the sport. The upcoming matchups promise exciting contests and will likely further reshape the rankings in the coming weeks.

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