The new AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is in.
The top seven teams remained the same oklahoma sooners Moved up one place to number 8 Princeton Tigers broke into the rankings, and oklahoma state cowgirls Fell out.
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: 10-0
Statistics to know: UConn is 10-0 for the first time since the 2020-21 season.
What will happen next: Wednesday vs. Marquette, 7 p.m., More
Previous ranking: 2
2025-26 records: 12-0
Statistics to know: Madison Booker had 27 points and eight rebounds in Sunday’s win over Baylor, a game after his 28 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 110-45 win over Texas as Rio Grande Valley recorded the sixth triple-double in Longhorns history.
What will happen next: Wednesday vs. Northwestern State, 9 p.m., SEC Network
Previous ranking: 3
2025-26 records: 10-1
Statistics to know: Joyce Edwards had a career-high 29 points in Sunday’s 95-55 win over Penn State.
What will happen next: Thursday at South Florida, 7 p.m., ESPN2
Previous ranking: 4
2025-26 records: 9-1
Statistics to know: Lauren Bates had her second double-double of the season against Oregon.
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. Cal Poly, 10 p.m., Big Ten Network
Previous ranking: 5
2025-26 records: 11-0
Statistics to know: LSU is 47–1 in its last 48 games against unranked opponents.
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. Morgan State, noon, SEC Network
Previous ranking: 6
2025-26 records: 9-1
Statistics to know: The Wolverines committed 28 fouls against Akron, but made only 17 of their 30 free throw attempts (56.7%). He was shooting 70.1% at the line for the season.
What will happen next: Sunday vs. Oakland, noon, Big Ten Plus
Previous ranking: 7
2025-26 records: 12-0
Statistics to know: The Terps gave up 21 points against Delaware State, the fewest points allowed in a game in program history.
What will happen next: Friday vs. Central Connecticut, 11 a.m., Big Ten Plus
Previous ranking: 9
2025-26 records: 11-1
Statistics to know: The Sooners have won nine consecutive games. This is their longest journey under coach Jenny Baranczyk.
What will happen next: Dec. 22 vs. North Carolina Central, 1 p.m., SEC Network Plus
Previous ranking: 8
2025-26 records: 11-0
Statistics to know: Olivia Miles has back-to-back triple-doubles, helping TCU extend its school-record home winning streak to 32 games.
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+
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Jacksonville Dolphins vs. TCU Horned Frogs: Game Highlights
Jacksonville Dolphins vs. TCU Horned Frogs: Game Highlights
Previous ranking: 10
2025-26 records: 12-0
Statistics to know: Iowa State’s win against Iowa on Wednesday was just their second win in their last 10 meetings. Audie Crooks, the nation’s leading scorer, sat out sunday’s game With an unknown injury.
What will happen next: Sunday vs. Kansas, 1 p.m., ESPN2
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Audie Crooks’ 30-point night leads Iowa State past Iowa
Audie Crooks provided 30 points to lead Iowa State to victory in their rivalry matchup versus Iowa.
Previous ranking: 11
2025-26 records: 10-1
Statistics to know: Iowa’s 9–0 streak to start the season was its longest since 2004–05.
What will happen next: Saturday vs. UConn, 1:30 p.m., Fox
Previous ranking: 15
2025-26 records: 11-1
Statistics to know: Ballance led the way in a 77-69 win over Belmont on Sunday, with Amelia Hassett (19 points, including 5 3-pointers and 10 rebounds), Clara Strack (18 points, 8 rebounds), Tony Morgan (18 points, 9 assists) and Jordan Obi (13 points, 10 rebounds) all contributing.
What will happen next: Friday vs. Wright State, 6:30 p.m., SEC Network Plus
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Highlight: Amelia Hassett leads No. 15 Kentucky to win over Belmont
Hassett recorded a double-double performance with 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Wildcats to a 77–69 win against the Bruins.
Previous ranking: 14
2025-26 records: 9-0
Statistics to know: Mikayla Blake had 28 points, 7 assists and 7 rebounds against Virginia.
What will happen next: Monday vs. South Florida, 7:30 p.m., SEC Network Plus
Previous ranking: 17
2025-26 records: 10-1
Statistics to know: Coty McMahon leads Ole Miss with 18.4 points per game.
What will happen next: Wednesday vs. Mississippi Valley State, 5 p.m., SEC Network Plus
Previous ranking: 13
2025-26 records: 10-2
Statistics to know: Leading scorer Taliyah Scott (22.6 ppg) suffered an injury midway through the second quarter of Sunday’s game against Texas, turning her right foot toward the basket. She did not return to the game.
What will happen next: Thursday vs. Southern, 8 p.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: 22
2025-26 records: 10-3
Statistics to know: Imari Berry hit the second of two free throws with less than a second remaining on Sunday to take North Carolina into overtime, where the Cardinals got one of their biggest wins of the season by defeating the Tar Heels 10–0.
What will happen next: Wednesday vs. Eastern Kentucky, 6 p.m., ACC Network
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Louisville Cardinals vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: Game Highlights
Louisville Cardinals vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: Game Highlights
Previous ranking: 18
2025-26 records: 7-2
Statistics to know: Jania Barker and Mia Pauldo defeated Winthrop 112-40 on Sunday.
What will happen next: Saturday vs. Louisville, 11 a.m., Fox
Previous ranking: 12
2025-26 records: 9-3
Statistics to know: The Tar Heels lost to Louisville on Sunday, falling 10-0 in overtime.
What will happen next: Wednesday vs. UNC Wilmington, 8 p.m., ACC Network
Previous ranking: 16
2025-26 records: 7-3
Statistics to know: UConn snapped USC’s 19-game home winning streak on Saturday.
What will happen next: Friday vs. Cal Poly, 10 p.m., Big Ten Plus
Previous ranking: 19
2025-26 records: 8-2
Statistics to know: Hannah Hidalgo and Cassandre Prosper both had double-doubles against Morehead State.
What will happen next: Sunday vs. Bellarmine, 5 p.m., ACC Extra
Previous ranking: 21
2025-26 records: 9-1
Statistics to know: The Buckeyes have won six consecutive games.
What will happen next: Thursday vs. Norfolk State, 6:30 p.m., Big Ten Plus
Previous ranking: 20
2025-26 records: 9-1
Statistics to know: Sevia Sellers scored a career-high 30 points in Washington’s 79–74 win over Green Bay.
What will happen next: Friday at Stanford, 10 p.m., ACC Extra
Previous ranking: 24
2025-26 records: 11-0
Statistics to know: The Cornhuskers won 85-44 on Sunday by outscoring Illinois State 21-2 after the first quarter.
What will happen next: Sunday vs. California Baptist, Noon, Big Ten Plus
Previous ranking: 25
2025-26 records: 9-1
Statistics to know: After suffering their first loss of the season against Wisconsin, which snapped an eight-game winning streak, the Spartans defeated DePaul on Sunday.
What will happen next: Sunday vs. Indiana State, 3 p.m., BaylorTV
Previous ranking: N.R.
2025-26 records: 10-1
Statistics to know: Riding an eight-game winning streak, the Tigers made their debut in the poll.
What will happen next: Saturday, George Mason, 1 p.m., ESPN+
