UConn women's basketball remains the top-ranked team in the AP Top 25 poll after a strong start to the season, including a victory over No. 6 Michigan. The Huskies secured 30 of 32 first-place votes and are 6-0. South Carolina, UCLA, and Texas follow in the rankings, with South Carolina also maintaining a perfect record at 6-0. UCLA and Texas are set to face each other in Las Vegas this week in a highly anticipated top-five showdown. LSU, Michigan, Maryland, TCU, Oklahoma, and Iowa State round out the top 10, with Iowa making the biggest jump to No. 11 after defeating Baylor. Several teams experienced drops in the rankings after losses, including NC State, Baylor, USC, and Oklahoma State. The rankings reflect the teams' performances in non-conference play and serve as a snapshot of the current season standings. The Southeastern Conference and Big Ten lead with the most ranked teams, emphasizing conference strength. Upcoming notable games include UCLA vs. Texas and South Carolina vs. Duke, as the season continues to develop.