Southern Cal's second loss against the Iowa Hawkeyes has propelled them from fourth to seventh in the latest Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll. UCLA leads the rankings, being the only unbeaten team in the country, while South Carolina and Notre Dame hold the second and third spots. Kentucky achieved its highest ranking in four years under new coach Kenny Brooks. Meanwhile, the Southeastern Conference dominates the rankings with the most teams represented, illustrating the league's strength this season.
The previously No. 4 Trojans were shocked Sunday by the host Iowa Hawkeyes 76-69 on the day that Caitlin Clark's jersey was retired.
UCLA, South Carolina and Notre Dame remained the top three teams in the rankings. The Bruins received all 32 first-place votes in the poll from a national media panel.
No. 11 Kentucky has its best ranking in four years behind first-year coach Kenny Brooks. The Wildcats (19-2) have their bye week before hitting a tough SEC stretch.
With no new teams in the poll this week, the Southeastern Conference remained atop the standings with eight teams ranked.
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