The Texas Longhorns maintain their position at No. 1, bolstered by a 13-game winning streak and a shared SEC regular-season title, despite losing a coin toss to South Carolina for the top seed in the SEC Tournament.

As of March 3, 2025, the Associated Press (AP) Top 25 poll for women’s college basketball reflects the culmination of the regular season and the onset of conference tournaments. The Texas Longhorns maintain their position at No. 1, bolstered by a 13-game winning streak and a shared SEC regular-season title, despite losing a coin toss to South Carolina for the top seed in the SEC Tournament.

The USC Trojans have ascended to No. 2, following decisive victories over UCLA, securing the Big Ten regular-season championship. citeturn0search0 Freshman guard JuJu Watkins has been instrumental in USC’s success, notably scoring 30 points in the clinching game against UCLA.

The UConn Huskies have risen to No. 3, achieving their highest ranking since December. They clinched the Big East regular-season title outright, with standout performances from freshman Sarah Strong and point guard Paige Bueckers, a finalist for the 2025 Nancy Lieberman Award.

Rounding out the top five are the UCLA Bruins at No. 4 and the South Carolina Gamecocks at No. 5. UCLA concluded the season with a 28-2 record, with both losses inflicted by USC, while South Carolina shares the SEC regular-season title with Texas and holds the top seed in the SEC Tournament after winning a coin toss.

The remainder of the top ten includes Notre Dame (No. 6), NC State (No. 7), TCU (No. 8), LSU (No. 9), and Oklahoma (No. 10). Notably, Duke has made a significant leap to No. 11, reflecting their strong performance leading into the postseason.

As conference tournaments commence, teams are not only vying for championship titles but also aiming to solidify favorable seedings for the NCAA Tournament. The outcomes of these tournaments will be pivotal in shaping the final bracket for March Madness.