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Minnesota Ranked No. 23 in USA TODAY/WBCA Coaches Poll
2/17/2026 12:03:00 PM | Women's Basketball
It’s Minnesota’s first appearance in the poll since 2025
MINNEAPOLIS - The latest USA TODAY/WBCA Coaches Poll (Women's Basketball Coaches Association) rankings have been released, with the University of Minnesota women's basketball team checking in at No. 23.
On Monday, the Golden Gophers were seated at No. 23 in the latest AP Poll rankings.
It's Minnesota's first appearance in the poll since Jan. 14, 2025 when the Gophers were ranked No. 25.
The Gophers will host the 10th ranked Buckeyes this Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT at Williams Arena. Fans can purchase tickets here.
Wednesday is also Minnesota's pink jersey auction. All proceeds from bids will be donated to the Masonic Cancer Center. Fans can begin placing bids here until 10 a.m. CT on Thursday morning.
On Monday, the Golden Gophers were seated at No. 23 in the latest AP Poll rankings.
It's Minnesota's first appearance in the poll since Jan. 14, 2025 when the Gophers were ranked No. 25.
The Gophers will host the 10th ranked Buckeyes this Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT at Williams Arena. Fans can purchase tickets here.
Wednesday is also Minnesota's pink jersey auction. All proceeds from bids will be donated to the Masonic Cancer Center. Fans can begin placing bids here until 10 a.m. CT on Thursday morning.
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