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Minnesota Bumps Up to No. 18 in AP Poll
3/9/2026 12:27:00 PM | Women's Basketball
It's Minnesota's fourth consecutive appearance in the poll
MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota women's basketball team jumped to No. 18 in this week's AP Top 25 poll. It marks the highest ranking this season and fourth consecutive appearance in the top 25.
The Golden Gophers earned 218 points in the poll. Six other Big Ten teams were ranked this week including No. 2 UCLA, No. 7 Iowa, No. 9 Michigan, No. 11 Ohio State, No. 17 Maryland, and No. 20 Michigan State. Illinois also received votes.
Minnesota in the AP Poll
Feb. 16, 2026: No. 23
Feb. 23, 2026: No. 22
March 2, 2026: No. 19
March 9, 2026: No. 18
The Golden Gophers earned 218 points in the poll. Six other Big Ten teams were ranked this week including No. 2 UCLA, No. 7 Iowa, No. 9 Michigan, No. 11 Ohio State, No. 17 Maryland, and No. 20 Michigan State. Illinois also received votes.
Minnesota in the AP Poll
Feb. 16, 2026: No. 23
Feb. 23, 2026: No. 22
March 2, 2026: No. 19
March 9, 2026: No. 18
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