South Carolina Gamecocks Remain Undefeated and at No. 1 in AP Top 25 Women’s Basketball Poll
Despite losing all five starters from last year’s Final Four squad, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has managed to guide her team to a strong start in the season. The Gamecocks have convincingly defeated four ranked opponents and have been unanimously voted as the top team in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll.
Gamecocks Only Getting Better
Coach Staley is optimistic about the future, stating that her team is only beginning to discover its true potential. “We are only going to get better,” she said after a victory over No. 11 Utah. Staley believes that this is the team’s worst performance and expects significant improvement in the coming months.
Top 10 Teams Remain Unchanged
In a season filled with upsets, the AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll shows a rare instance where the top 10 teams have remained unchanged. Following South Carolina in the rankings are UCLA, North Carolina State, Iowa, and Texas. USC, LSU, Colorado, Stanford, and Baylor complete the top 10.
Exciting Showdown at the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase
The Gamecocks and UCLA were part of a thrilling tripleheader at the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase. This event featured six ranked teams, with UCLA defeating then-No. 20 Florida State and No. 17 UConn overcoming No. 25 North Carolina in the nightcap.
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New Entries and Rankings
UNLV and Miami have entered the Top 25 for the first time this season, with UNLV at 23rd and Miami at 24th. Meanwhile, Penn State and Washington State have dropped out of the rankings. Kansas State continues its ascent, now ranking 12th, which marks their highest ranking since 2004.
Dealing with Key Player Losses
Coach Geno Auriemma of UConn reflects on the challenges faced by teams dealing with significant player losses due to injuries. He emphasizes that this impact is felt across the country, not just at high-profile programs like UConn. With three players out for the season, including star guard Azzi Fudd, Auriemma highlights the unpredictability of future team performances.
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