The women's college basketball landscape has shifted once again, and Autumn Johnson's latest Power 10 reflects the changes, most notably a top-5 upset that's sent ripples across the nation.
UCLA (1): The Bruins remain the undisputed queens of the court, the nation's last undefeated team and the sole unbeaten squad in Big Ten conference play. Their dominance continues.
South Carolina (2): The Gamecocks keep rolling, securing their 70th consecutive home victory against Auburn – a new SEC record! – on a day celebrating A'ja Wilson's jersey retirement. A truly special moment in Columbia.
Notre Dame (3): Hannah Hidalgo is simply electrifying. Back-to-back 30-point performances, including a 34-point explosion against Louisville, have solidified her status as a national star.
UConn (5): The Huskies are on the rise, capitalizing on USC's upset loss. A No. 1 seed is within their grasp.
Texas (6): Like UConn, the Longhorns have a golden opportunity to seize a top seed after the Trojans stumbled. The race for seeding is heating up!
LSU (7): Annesah Morrow continues to be a force of nature. Her monster double-doubles, like the 18-point, 20-rebound performance against Mississippi State, are becoming routine.
Southern California (4): The Trojans' impressive 15-game winning streak came crashing to a halt against Iowa. Caitlin Clark's jersey retirement ceremony at a raucous Hawkeye Arena proved too much to overcome, even with Juju Watkins' 27 points.
Ohio State (8): The Buckeyes' defense clamped down on Washington, generating 35 points off turnovers. Cotie McMahon's 19 points led the charge, securing their spot in the Big Ten Tournament.
TCU (10): Hailie Van Lith put on a show against Iowa State, dropping 28 points and dishing out 8 assists. A statement performance for the Horned Frogs.
Duke (NR): The Blue Devils make a triumphant return to the Power 10 after their fourth win against a ranked opponent (Georgia Tech). Their Tobacco Road rivalry clash with NC State tonight will be one to watch.
Dropped Out:
Maryland: The Terps' struggles continue, as their fifth loss of the season, a heartbreaking one-point defeat to Illinois, knocks them out of the rankings.
