UConn isn’t going anywhere. The Huskies remain locked in as the No. 1 team in the nation, and there’s no sign of a shift coming anytime soon.

On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, we break down the Week 11 AP Poll, highlighting the biggest movers, surprises, and storylines across women’s college basketball — plus a major development in the WNBA.

UConn stays steady at No. 1

LSU launches back into the Top 10

Major slips for Maryland and Oklahoma

Ohio State continues its rise

Alabama climbs after beating Kentucky

Notre Dame re-enters the poll after dominating UNC

Key upcoming matchups to watch this week

Phantom edge Mist, 64–61

Laces defeat Lunar Owls, 84–72

WNBA and Players’ Union agree to a moratorium

What stalled CBA talks mean for free agency

Core designation, rookie contracts, and expansion draft implications

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Host Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Mystics beat reporter to unpack an opinion Jackie has. Why do the Washington Mystics hold the keys to WNBA Free Agency this winter? What is the latest on Elena Delle Donne and where could the pair see her ending up especially after the Mystics cored her on January 13? Also, does Natasha Cloud leave the team who drafted her? Jenn doesn’t think so, but Cloud will be on top of many teams’ free agency wish lists. And finally, if both players don’t return to Washington, how do the Mystics move forward and into a new era without their two franchise stalwarts? Is it time for retooling or rebuilding?

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The Fighting Irish and Hannah Hidalgo are turning heads, Jenna Cuniowski joins Gigi Speer to discuss the continued dominance of ACC teams.

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Caitlin Clark made history with 40 30+ point performances with the Iowa Hawkeye's revenge win over Kansas State 77-70. That same weekend, head coach Lisa Bluder won her 500th game as a head coach at Iowa. Big 10 Reporter Eric Rynston-Lobel joins Gigi Speer to breakdown how teams can look to stop Iowa as they heat up. Rynston-Lobel also breaks down other teams around the conference: Illinois, Maryland, Indiana, Ohio St. and more.

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🏀 #12 LSU 70, #2 Texas 65
LSU handed Texas its first loss of the season by forcing 17 turnovers, dominating the glass, and controlling tempo in the second half. Mikaylah Williams led the way with 20 points and elite defensive impact as LSU showed why they may be the biggest threat in the SEC.

🏀 #6 Kentucky 63, #5 Oklahoma 57
Kentucky rallied from a 13-point deficit and shut Oklahoma out over the final four minutes. Tonie Morgan delivered a complete performance while UK earned another historic top-five win.

🏀 #4 UCLA 83, #25 Nebraska 61
UCLA flexed its depth and physicality on the road, placing six players in double figures and dominating the rebounding battle behind Lauren Betts.

🏀 #19 Ohio State 89, #8 Maryland 76
Jaloni Cambridge put on a star performance (28-9-8) as Ohio State erased an early deficit and earned its first top-10 win of the season.

• Notre Dame shuts down North Carolina behind Hannah Hidalgo
• Purdue outlasts Washington in overtime
• West Virginia hands Iowa State a third straight loss
• USC drops another close one without Kennedy Smith

Are teams starting to figure out Iowa State? And how concerned should we be about USC?

• Rose looks like the team to beat (Chelsea Gray shines)
• Phantom earns first dominant win
• Kelsey Plum & Dearica Hamby trade historic scoring nights
• Breeze rising, Lunar Owls struggling, and Hive still finding chemistry

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LSU looks like LSU again.

The Tigers bounced back in a big way with a dominant road win over Georgia, led by a fourth-quarter takeover from Flau’Jae Johnson — and now all eyes turn to a massive showdown with No. 2 Texas. On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, hosts Kalia Butler and Golden State Valkyries radio analyst Sophia Jones break down what LSU’s resurgence means for the SEC race.

We also cover:
🏀 Ole Miss stunning No. 5 Oklahoma
🏀 Michigan State’s statement road win over Washington
🏀 Alabama’s defensive clinic against Kentucky
🏀 Games to watch this weekend in women’s college basketball and Unrivaled
🏀 A major update on WNBA CBA negotiations as the deadline passes with no extension

Plus, what the growing tension between the WNBA and players could mean heading into 2026.

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Why Cincinnati’s physicality, confidence, and bench energy overwhelmed Iowa State

How Audi Crooks (23 pts, 10 reb) drew constant defensive attention — and why the Cyclones’ offense stalled anyway

Destiny Thomas’ physical defense and Cincinnati’s discipline late

Cincinnati’s first win over a ranked opponent since 2011

Key Performers:

Mya Perry (CIN): 26 pts on 10-of-14 shooting

Audi Crooks (ISU): 23 pts, 10 reb

Jada Williams (ISU): 13 pts, 7 ast

#19 Ohio State def. Illinois 78–69 (Jaloni Cambridge drops a career-high 41 🔥)

#17 Texas Tech def. West Virginia 71–66 (Red Raiders remain undefeated, alone atop the Big 12)

#1 UConn def. St. John’s 88–43 (Defense forces 33 turnovers)

#13 TCU def. Oklahoma State 69–61 (TCU closes on a 9–0 run, extends home win streak to 35)

Clear favorites 👑

Dark horse candidates who could surge late

🏀 #18 Ole Miss at #5 Oklahoma

Elite defense vs explosive offense

Can Ole Miss slow down the Sooners at home?

🏀 #15 Michigan State at #23 Washington

Spartans’ balanced scoring vs Huskies’ elite defense

First-ever MSU trip to Seattle 🌲

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