NCAA Women's Basketball 2025: Top 25 Shakeups, Key Matchups, and Player Highlights

Explore the latest NCAAW Top 25 rankings, key player stats, and upcoming matches as the regular season reaches its climax.

Latest Updates in NCAA Women's Basketball

The NCAA Women's Basketball Top 25 has seen significant changes this week, with Texas taking the No. 1 spot following Notre Dame's thrilling double-overtime loss to NC State. This marks the fourth team to ascend to the top this season, equaling a record set in previous seasons.

Key Changes:

  • New Entries: Florida State, Louisville
  • Dropped: Georgia Tech, Illinois

Top Teams Analysis

1. Texas Longhorns

  • Record: 26-2
  • Stat: Texas reclaims the No. 1 spot for the first time since Feb. 16, 2004.
  • Next Game: Mon at Georgia, 7 p.m., SECN

2. UCLA Bruins

  • Record: 26-1
  • Stat: Two of the Bruins' last three wins were by single digits.
  • Next Game: Wed at Wisconsin, 8 p.m., Peacock

3. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

  • Record: 24-3
  • Stat: Allowed 104 points in their recent loss, the most by a No. 1 team in 25 seasons.
  • Next Game: Thu vs. No. 24 Florida State, 8 p.m., ACCN

Upcoming Highlight Matches

  • USC vs. UCLA: Sat, 9 p.m., Fox
  • UConn vs. Creighton: Thu, 7 p.m., CBSSN

Significant Player Performances

  • Paige Bueckers (UConn): 23 points and 10 assists in her last game.
  • Serena Sundell (Kansas State): Set a school record with 15 assists.

Conclusion

As the regular season winds down, the competition remains fierce with teams vying for a favorable spot in the upcoming NCAA tournament. Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth analyses as the battle for the championship intensifies.

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