UCLA Claims Top Spot in Final Women's AP Poll After NCAA Championship Win
NCAA champion UCLA tops final women's AP poll
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UCLA finished the season as the No. 1 team in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 after winning its first NCAA championship by defeating South Carolina. This marks the Bruins' first-ever No. 1 ranking, with South Carolina, UConn, and Texas rounding out the top four.
- 01UCLA won its first NCAA championship and finished the season ranked No. 1.
- 02The Bruins were a unanimous choice in the final poll, marking a historic achievement.
- 03South Carolina, UConn, and Texas followed UCLA in the rankings.
- 04Virginia returned to the rankings for the first time since 2011 after reaching the Sweet 16.
- 05The SEC and Big Ten each had eight teams represented in the final Top 25.
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UCLA finished the season at No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 after a decisive victory over South Carolina in the NCAA championship game. This marks the Bruins' first NCAA title and their first-ever No. 1 ranking in the poll, as they received unanimous support from the 31-member national media panel. South Carolina ended the season ranked second, while UConn and Texas secured the third and fourth spots, respectively. UConn had been the top-ranked team throughout the season until their recent loss to South Carolina. Notably, Virginia made a significant return to the rankings, finishing at No. 19 after reaching the Sweet 16 for the first time in 26 years. The SEC and Big Ten each had eight teams in the final Top 25, showcasing their dominance in women's college basketball.
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