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South Carolina starts at No. 1 in women's preseason top 25

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 12:54 PM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

South Carolina starts at No. 1 in women's preseason top 25
Summary

The women's preseason top 25 rankings feature South Carolina at No. 1, followed by UConn and Watkins' USC at No. 3. The reigning champion, UCLA, opens the season ranked No. 13. This ranking reflects the teams' performances from previous seasons and sets the stage for the upcoming competitions.

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  • •South Carolina is ranked No. 1 in the preseason polls.
  • •Watkins' USC is positioned at No. 3.
  • •UConn follows closely at No. 2.
  • •UCLA, the reigning champion, starts at No. 13.
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Watkins' USC starts at No. 3 behind South Carolina and UConn, while reigning champ UCLA opens at No. 13.

— ESPNby Charlie Creme
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