Week 16 Women’s College Basketball Top 10 Power Rankings: UConn Rises After Shocking Victory Over Giants South Carolina

UConn has made a major jump in Sportnaut’s Week 16 Women’s College Basketball Top 10 Power Rankings after a historic win over South Carolina, ending their 71-game winning streak. Here’s how the rankings have shifted this week:

10. North Carolina State Wolfpack (Last week: 8)

The Wolfpack (21-5) drop two spots after a tough one-point loss to North Carolina, snapping their nine-game winning streak. They bounced back with a solid 83-68 win over No. 20 Georgia Tech but face a tough challenge against No. 1 Notre Dame on February 23.

9. TCU Horned Frogs (Last week: 10)

The Frogs remain steady at No. 9 after a strong season, continuing to build momentum.

8. North Carolina Tar Heels (Last week: Not ranked)

The Tar Heels (24-4) make their debut in the top 10 after a thrilling win over in-state rival No. 13 North Carolina State. North Carolina has now won six straight games. They’ll be looking to keep the streak going with upcoming games against Louisville on February 23 and No. 11 Duke on February 27.

7. South Carolina Gamecocks (Last week: 6)

South Carolina (24-3) suffered a painful 87-58 loss to UConn, which ended their 71-game home win streak. However, the Gamecocks bounced back with a 40-point victory over Arkansas and are eager to restart their home winning streak against Vanderbilt on February 23.

6. LSU Tigers (Last week: 4)

LSU (25-2) slides two spots after a tough stretch, looking to recover and re-establish their rhythm in the weeks ahead.

5. Connecticut Huskies (Last week: 7)

UConn (25-3) makes a huge leap after their dominating 87-58 victory over South Carolina. The Huskies have kept their momentum going with a 42-point win over Seton Hall. Paige Bueckers and the team will take on Butler on February 22 before hosting No. 23 Creighton on February 27.

4. UCLA Bruins (Last week: 5)

UCLA (25-1) is back in form after their first loss of the season, now with victories over No. 22 Michigan State (75-69) and No. 25 Illinois (70-55). They aim to extend their winning streak when they face Iowa on February 23 and Wisconsin on February 26.

3. USC Trojans (Last week: 3)

USC (24-2) remains steady at No. 3 after an upset over former No. 1 UCLA and victories over Washington (69-64) and No. 22 Michigan State (83-75). The Trojans are set to take on No. 25 Illinois on February 23.

2. Texas Longhorns (Last week: 2)

Texas (26-2) keeps their spot at No. 2, with an impressive 65-58 victory over No. 7 LSU, marking their third consecutive ranked win. Up next, they’ll face Georgia on February 24 and Mississippi State on February 27.

1. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Last week: 1)

Notre Dame (24-2) continues to dominate, most recently crushing Miami 82-42. The Fighting Irish have won their last five games by an average margin of 35 points. Their next game is against North Carolina State on February 23, followed by Florida State on February 27.

That’s all for now! Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling season.