The new AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is in.
michigan wolverinesup eight places, and tcu horned frogUp seven, both reach the top 10,
duke blue devils Dropped out of top 25.
What does this mean for the AP Top 25? Let’s break down the rankings.
Statistics courtesy of ESPN Research and the Associated Press.
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Previous ranking: 1
2025-26 records: 4-0
Statistics to know: UConn has won 101 of the last 10 seasons by 50 or more points.
What will happen next: Friday vs. Michigan, 8 p.m., Fox
Previous ranking: 2
2025-26 records: 4-0
Statistics to know: South Carolina has won 82 consecutive games against unranked opponents.
What will happen next: Wednesday vs. Winthrop, 7 p.m., SEC Network
Previous ranking: 3
2025-26 records: 5-0
Statistics to know: UCLA has won 31 consecutive non-conference wins in the regular season.
What will happen next: Sunday vs. Southern, 5 p.m., Big Ten Plus
Previous ranking: 4
2025-26 records: 4-0
Statistics to know: In a 111-45 win over Texas Southern on Sunday, the Longhorns turned 33 turnovers into 50 points, scored 62 in the paint and 23 fast-break points.
What will happen next: Wednesday vs. James Madison, 8 p.m., SEC Network+
Previous ranking: 5
2025-26 records: 4-0
Statistics to know: LSU has started 4–0 in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2006–07.
What will happen next: Monday at Tulane, 7 p.m., ESPNU
Previous ranking: 14
2025-26 records: 3-0
Statistics to know: Michigan’s 93–54 victory over Notre Dame was its largest win over an AP-ranked opponent in program history.
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. Binghamton, 7 p.m., Big Ten Plus
Previous ranking: 7
2025-26 records: 4-0
Statistics to know: Baylor outscored UNLV 19–5 in the fourth quarter in its 62–54 comeback win.
What will happen next: Thursday vs. Iowa, 9 p.m., ESPN2
Previous ranking: 6
2025-26 records: 4-1
Statistics to know: OU has won three straight games since losing to UCLA a week ago. true freshman Aaliyah Chavez He is averaging 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and four assists through three games.
What will happen next: Wednesday vs. East Texas A&M, 7 p.m., SEC Network+
Previous ranking: 9
2025-26 records: 5-0
Statistics to know: true freshman Addie Mack Averaged 12.2 points and 2.6 assists in 23.8 minutes per game, shooting 55.8% from the field.
What will happen next: Thursday vs. Bethune Cookman, 7 p.m., Big Ten Plus
Previous ranking: 17
2025-26 records: 4-0
Statistics to know: The Horned Frogs’ 69–59 win over then-No. No. 10 NC State was their first road win over a ranked non-conference opponent since January 2011 and the program’s second road win over a top-10 team.
What will happen next: Thursday vs. Tarleton State, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: 8
2025-26 records: 2-1
Statistics to know: USC is 10–2 against AP-ranked opponents in the regular season since the beginning of last season.
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. Portland, 10 p.m., Big Ten Plus
Previous ranking: 16
2025-26 records: 5-0
Statistics to know: Audi Crux scored 43 points in 20 minutes against Valparaiso. This was the most points in a half in Iowa State history.
What will happen next: Thursday at Drake, 7 p.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: 13
2025-26 records: 3-0
Statistics to know: Ole Miss scored 80 or more points in its first three games this season. The Rebels had not done this since 2014–15.
What will happen next: Tuesday at Memphis, 8 p.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: 11
2025-26 records: 3-1
Statistics to know: UNC has not lost to an unranked non-conference opponent at home since 2019.
What will happen next: Thursday at North Carolina A&T, 7 p.m., FloSports
Previous ranking: 12
2025-26 records: 3-1
Statistics to know: Tennessee is 6–6 all-time against Belmont.
What will happen next: Thursday at Middle Tennessee, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: 10
2025-26 records: 2-2
Statistics to know: The Wolfpack dropped to .500 after losing at home to then-No. 17 TCU.
What will happen next: Wednesday vs. Coastal Carolina, 6 p.m., ACC Network
Previous ranking: 19
2025-26 records: 3-0
Statistics to know: Vanderbilt leads 19–1 all-time against Austin Peay
What will happen next: Wednesday at Western Kentucky, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: 20
2025-26 records: 5-0
Statistics to know: Oklahoma State has 72 three pointers on the season. This is the most by a DI team through its first five games since 1999–00.
What will happen next: Wednesday at St. John’s, 7:00 p.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: 21
2025-26 records: 4-0
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What will happen next: Thursday vs. Baylor, 9:00 p.m., ESPN2
Previous ranking: 23
2025-26 records: 5-0
Statistics to know: Clara Strack had her fourth double-double of the season against Marshall.
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. Purdue, 7:00 p.m., SEC Network
Previous ranking: 22
2025-26 records: 3-1
Statistics to know: Louisville has the best ACC winning percentage in the last 11 seasons.
What will happen next: Wednesday vs. Morehead State, 8:00 p.m., ACC Network
Previous ranking: 24
2025-26 records: 4-0
Statistics to know: Michigan State has scored 90 or more points in its first three games for the second consecutive year.
What will happen next: Thursday vs. Eastern Illinois, 6:30 p.m., Big Ten Plus
Previous ranking: N.R.
2025-26 records: 4-0
Statistics to know: Only five players available for second half after multiple ejections, West Virginia Then don’t worry. 15 dukes 57-49 on Friday.
What will happen next: Thursday vs. Appalachian State, 10:15 a.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: 18
2025-26 records: 3-1
Statistics to know: Hannah Hidalgo had 44 points and 16 steals against Akron. His 16 steals are a Division I record.
What will happen next: Friday vs. USC, 6 p.m., ESPN
Previous ranking: 25
2025-26 records: 3-0
Statistics to know: Savia Sellers has scored 30 or more points in each of his last two games against Utah.
What will happen next: Wednesday vs. Fresno State, 9 p.m., Big Ten Plus
