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Autumn Johnson | January 19, 2026

Vanderbilt moves up again, Louisville enters in latest women's basketball Power 10 rankings

Vanderbilt continues to climb in latest women's basketball Power 10 rankings

UConn, Texas and South Carolina remain at the top of the latest Power 10 women's basketball rankings, while undefeated Vanderbilt jumps to No. 4. 

Here are the latest women's basketball Power 10 rankings: 

1. UConn (Prev. 1)

The Huskies face Notre Dame tonight in a classic rivalry, looking to keep their undefeated start intact.

2. South Carolina (Prev. 2)

The Gamecocks defeated Texas 68-65. Everyone had their moment throughout the game, including a Madina Okot three, with Raven Johnson taking over in the fourth quarter to give South Carolina the edge. 

3. UCLA (Prev. 3)

The Bruins blew past Maryland 97-67. The guard play was too much to handle, with Charlisee Leger Walker, Gabriella Jacquez and Gianna Kneepkans combining 55 points.

4. Vanderbilt (Prev. 5)

Mikayla Blakes scored a season-high 38 points to help Vanderbilt reach a school-record 18 straight wins to open the season, beating Mississippi State.

5. Texas (Prev. 4)

The Longhorns suffered back-to-back top-5 losses, falling in closely contested games to LSU and South Carolina — taking them down but not out of my top five.

6. LSU (Prev. 7)

The Tigers defeated Oklahoma by 19 points, with Flau'jae Johnson and Jada Richard combining for 44 points. 

7. Michigan (Prev. 8)

The Wolverines will face undefeated Vanderbilt, Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the Coretta Scott King Classic.

8. Louisville (Prev. NR)

The Cards defeated Notre Dame for its third ranked win of the season and put away NC State in overtime, paced by Imari Berry. 

9. TCU (Prev. 10)

The Horned Frogs nearly escaped West Virginia on a historic shot by Marta Suarez. TCU will face Ohio State this week, who's also eyeing a top-10 spot.

10. Kentucky (Prev. 6)

The Wildcats picked up its second unranked loss of the season to Mississippi State. The SEC is unforgiving. 

OUT:

11. Oklahoma (Prev. 9) 

The Sooners suffer a three-game losing streak.

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