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Minnesota Ranked No. 22 in AP Poll
2/23/2026 11:21:00 AM | Women's Basketball
The Golden Gophers are one of seven Big Ten teams in the top 25
MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota women's basketball team climbed one spot to No. 22 in this week's AP Top 25 Women's Basketball Poll, released Monday. It marks the Golden Gophers' second appearance in the top 25 this season.
Minnesota earned 161 points in the poll. Six other Big Ten teams were ranked this week, including No. 2 UCLA, No. 8 Michigan, No. 9 Iowa, No. 13 Ohio State, No. 14 Maryland and No. 15 Michigan State. Illinois and Washington also received votes.
Minnesota earned 161 points in the poll. Six other Big Ten teams were ranked this week, including No. 2 UCLA, No. 8 Michigan, No. 9 Iowa, No. 13 Ohio State, No. 14 Maryland and No. 15 Michigan State. Illinois and Washington also received votes.
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