The latest AP poll shows stability at the top, with UConn and Vanderbilt remaining the nation's only undefeated teams. The biggest move sees the Iowa Hawkeyes climb one spot to No. 10, their first top-10 ranking since Caitlin Clark's departure. The top six teams held their positions, with South Carolina, UCLA, Texas, and LSU filling out the elite tier.

UConn (18-0) faces a manageable schedule ahead, with only two ranked opponents left: Notre Dame and Tennessee. South Carolina (19-1) is building momentum, having recently avenged an earlier loss to Texas. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt (18-0) faces its toughest tests this week, including a showdown with Michigan and a road trip to South Carolina.

Iowa's rise highlights a resilient Big Ten season, now 7-0 in conference play. Their upcoming road-heavy stretch includes games against Maryland, Ohio State, USC, and UCLA. Louisville also made a notable jump to No. 8 after an overtime win over NC State, extending its winning streak to 11 games. The race for conference titles and NCAA seeding is intensifying.