SEC sets record with 10 ranked teams, a 1st in 50-year history of women’s AP Top 25; UConn, UCLA 1-2

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By DOUG FEINBERGJanuary 26, 2026 at 06:23 PM

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In the latest AP women's Top 25 basketball poll, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) achieved a historic milestone with a record-breaking 10 ranked teams, the most in the poll's 50-year history. This achievement was solidified after Georgia entered the rankings at No. 23 following a victory over Kentucky. UConn remains the unanimous No. 1, being the only undefeated team with 37 straight wins. UCLA moved up to No. 2 after South Carolina lost to Oklahoma, who then jumped six spots to No. 10. The poll reflects the current landscape of women's college basketball, showcasing the SEC's strength and the continued dominance of UConn.

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Azzi Fudd 30% Blanca Quinonez 30% Aaliyah Chavez 30% Kentucky 40% Georgia 40% Oklahoma ×250% Dawn Staley 50% South Carolina ×360% UCLA ×260% UConn ×370% AP Top 25 ×280% Southeastern Conference ×290%

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