On this week’s Associated Press Top 25 ladies’s college basketball ballot, launched on Monday, one program continues to place some stress on UConn for the highest spot. Listed here are 5 takeaways from the ballot.
Texas lurks shut behind UConn for prime spot
There isn’t a denying how dominant the Huskies (10-0) have regarded up to now this season, but when there’s any group that has come near matching them, it’s the second-ranked Texas Longhorns (12-0).
With ahead Madison Booker’s 27 factors main the way in which, Texas compelled 30 turnovers in a defensive masterclass towards then-No. 13 Baylor on Sunday because it continues to flex its muscle with 5 ranked wins to its credit score. Because the only team receiving first-place votes (8) in addition to UConn (24), the Longhorns are clearly incomes some respect after their newest signature win.
Iowa State stays at No. 10 after one other dominant efficiency from Audi Crooks
The Cyclones (12-0) keep at No. 10 within the ballot, however after the newest dominant efficiency from heart Audi Crooks in Iowa State’s large 74-69 rivalry win over then-No. 11 Iowa, it’s exhausting to disregard how spectacular she has been.
Crooks, the nation’s main scorer (27.8 PPG) and most effective shooter (72.2%), had her fifth 30-point, 10-rebound recreation within the win as her unprecedented pace continues. Iowa State’s non-conference schedule has been pretty simple, however Crooks has it positioned for achievement when the problem will increase.
The Wildcats (11-1), up three spots to No. 12, are coming off a 77-69 win over Belmont on Sunday behind a balanced scoring assault from ahead Amelia Hassett (19 factors, 10 rebounds), heart Clara Strack (18 factors, eight rebounds) and guards Tonie Morgan (18 factors, 9 assists) and Jordan Obi (13 factors, 10 rebounds).
The Rebels (10-1), up three spots to No. 14, put collectively back-to-back blowout wins over Wofford and South Carolina State to answer their first lack of the season, a 61-60 setback to Kansas State, on Dec. 7. Forwards Cotie McMahon (18.4 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 2.2 APG) and Christeen Iwuala (15.9 PPG, 8.9 RPG) have been key to Ole Miss’ success as the one two gamers averaging double-figure scoring on the group.
The Cardinals (10-3) skilled the largest transfer on this week’s rankings, climbing six spots to No. 16 after choosing up a 76-66 win over then-No. 12 North Carolina (9-3), which drops six spots to No. 18 following the loss. Louisville outscored North Carolina 10-0 in extra time and eventually picked up a ranked win after shedding every of its earlier three this season.
The Trojans (7-3) fall three spots to No. 19 after their 19-game dwelling win streak was snapped in a 79-51 loss to top-ranked UConn on Saturday. USC had extra turnovers (20) than made photographs (16) in that recreation, a significant space of concern for a group that has struggled scoring all season.
Princeton joins the rankings
The Tigers (10-1) are the one newcomer to this week’s ballot at No. 25. Princeton has received eight in a row since its lone defeat of the season, 84-68, to then-No. 9 Maryland on Nov. 16. Led by senior guard Madison St. Rose (16.5 PPG, 5.9 RPG), the Tigers have 5 gamers scoring in double-figures and 6 of their 10 wins have come towards energy convention opponents.
