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Women's AP Poll: Duke's Surge, Vanderbilt's Rise, UConn's Dominance

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The latest AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll reveals significant movement, with Duke surging six spots to No. 11 after a 15-game winning streak, while Vanderbilt climbs to No. 5, replacing LSU at No. 6. UConn remains the unanimous No. 1 with a perfect 25-0 record, extending their active Division I winning streak to 41 games.

Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes continues her offensive explosion, scoring 37 points against Kentucky for her seventh 30-point game this season, tying the Division I lead. The Texas Longhorns maintain their defensive dominance, holding opponents under 75 points for 42 consecutive games, second only to UAlbany's streak. Meanwhile, Michigan State pulled off their biggest comeback since 2005, erasing a 16-point deficit to defeat Penn State.

The poll shakeup reflects the competitive landscape of women's college basketball, with South Carolina and UCLA holding steady at Nos. 3 and 2 respectively. LSU's first loss to Duke ended their 14-game winning streak, while Baylor's 26th consecutive 20-win season underscores their program consistency. With conference tournaments approaching, these rankings will be crucial for NCAA seeding considerations.

Quick Fact: UConn has five win streaks of 40-plus games in program history.