Oklahoma drops, TCU enters latest women's basketball Power 10 rankings

Another week, another Power 10. Here is Autumn Johnson's second of the women's basketball season.

1. UConn (Prev. 1)

The Huskies have been fueled by their smothering defense. Star sophomore forward Sarah Strong has been out of this world, nearly flirting with a 29-point triple-double to take down Ohio State.

That doesn't include her five steals and three blocks.

if you haven't been paying attention to Sarah Strong

1. why
2. this is what she does

— UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB)

2. South Carolina (Prev. 2)

South Carolina secured its first ranked win of the season and the 'REAL SC' title this past week, downing Southern California, 69-52. It marked coach Dawn Staley’s 50th win over an AP Top 10 opponent and improved the Gamecocks to 4-0.

3. UCLA (Prev. 3)

UCLA's Lauren Betts and Oklahoma's Raegan Beers canceled each other out, but the Bruins’ backcourt stepped up to knock off the Sooners in a top-10 affair.

And that wasn't even the team's latest ranked win. UCLA beat North Carolina, 78-60, on Thursday to secure its second ranked victory of the year.

4. Texas (Prev. 4)

The Longhorns have worked through their first few contests of the season, beating their last two opponents by a combined 128 points. 

5. LSU (Prev. 5)

LSU has dropped at least 100 points in every game, spearheaded by guards MiLaysia Fulwiley and Flau'Jae Johnson, who average 17 and 16 points, respectively.

Bucket Getter 🪣

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— LSU Women's Basketball (@LSUwbkb)

6. Baylor (Prev. 7)

After downing then-No. 15 Duke to start the season, the Bears have won three straight and don't look like they will stop anytime soon. 

7. Maryland (Prev. 8)

The Terrapins have looked go so far and just got guard Kaylene Smikle back from injury. An All-Big Ten first team selection last season, Maryland adds a major spark to its lineup. 

COUNT IT FOR KK💪

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— Maryland Women’s Basketball (@TerpsWBB)

8. Oklahoma (Prev. 6)

The Sooners fell short against UCLA, losing 73-59, but stay in my Power 10. The Bruins are No. 3 on this list for a reason.

9. Southern California (Prev. 9)

A loss to South Carolina, but the Gamecocks remain in the top 10. South Carolina is elite and the Trojans still look like a top-tier squad.

10. TCU (Prev. NR)

The Horned Frogs muscled their way into the rankings thanks to a third quarter attack against NC State to remain undefeated and pick up a top 10 win on the road. Forward Marta Suarez was dialed in with four threes.