South Carolina stays first in women's basketball rankings, UConn drops after loss

South Carolina holds the No. 1 spot in the CBS Sports women's college basketball power rankings following a strong start to the season with a 2-0 record. They are set to face USC on Sunday, led by standout players JuJu Watkins, Jazzy Davidson, and Saniyah Hall. Michigan has moved up to No. 2 after defeating UConn, who remains in the top five despite a loss, thanks to a bounce-back win against Iowa. LSU ranks seventh after scoring over 100 points in three games, including a record-setting win over Texas Southern. Notre Dame is just outside the top 10, showing promise with its new roster. Rankings include 25 teams with specific noted performances from the top contenders.

• 8:03 PMCBS Sports — Women's college basketball Power Rankings: South Carolina holds top spot, UConn falls after loss to Michigan