NCAA Women's Basketball: Top 25 Teams Gear Up for Championship Tournaments

The Road to the Final Four Begins

The regular season of NCAA Women's Basketball has concluded, setting the stage for the much-anticipated conference tournaments. This pivotal period serves as the final preparation before the NCAA tournament, where teams will vie for the ultimate glory. This year's season concluded with some unexpected outcomes that have reshaped the landscape of the AP Top 25 rankings.

Key Updates from AP Top 25

1. Texas Longhorns

   • Previous Ranking: 1
   • Record: 29-2
   • Stat to Know: Texas boasts a 22-game home winning streak, tied for the fourth-longest in Division I.
   • What's Next: SEC tournament quarterfinals, Friday at 6 p.m., SECN

2. USC Trojans

   • Previous Ranking: 4
   • Record: 26-2
   • Stat to Know: JuJu Watkins averages 32.0 points across five career games against UCLA, the fifth-highest against a single opponent since 1999-00.
   • What's Next: Big Ten tournament quarterfinals, Friday at noon, BTN

3. UConn Huskies

   • Previous Ranking: 5
   • Record: 28-3
   • Stat to Know: UConn has scored at least 90 points in six games this season, more than total 90-point games by other Big East teams combined.
   • What's Next: Big East tournament quarterfinals, Saturday at noon, FS1

Notable Changes and Surprises

• South Dakota State enters the AP Top 25 this week, replacing Louisville, which fell out of the rankings after a series of challenging games.

Looking Ahead

As teams shift their focus to the conference tournaments, the stakes couldn't be higher. Each game is a step closer to the NCAA tournament, where only the best will continue their quest for the national championship. With intense matchups and strategic gameplay expected, basketball fans have much to look forward to during Champ Week.

For more detailed statistics and match schedules, stay tuned to ESPN and The Associated Press updates, making sure you never miss a moment of this exhilarating basketball season.