Women's college basketball Power Rankings: Tennessee plummets out of rankings after four-game losing streak
CBS Sports
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Isabel Gonzalez
February 26, 2026
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Tennessee's women's college basketball team has fallen out of the rankings after a shocking four-game losing streak, marking a significant drop in their previously strong performance. The Lady Vols' struggles include a surprising home loss to Texas A&M, along with defeats against Texas, Ole Miss, and Oklahoma. This downturn contrasts sharply with their previous success in the SEC conference. Meanwhile, Duke and Louisville have also fallen out of the top 10 following upset losses to Clemson and Virginia, respectively. Despite these setbacks, both teams are still considered strong contenders for the NCAA Tournament.
Elsewhere, Michigan managed to hold onto its No. 9 ranking after an intense 88-86 overtime victory against Ohio State. The game's high drama solidified the Wolverines' position despite a prior loss to Iowa. Ohio State, despite losing to Maryland and Minnesota, secured the No. 13 spot due to their competitive match against Michigan.
Iowa re-entered the top 10 at No. 8 after a strong performance, while TCU moved up to No. 10 following back-to-back Big 12 titles. Michigan State gained ground, climbing to No. 18 after ending Minnesota's nine-game winning streak with an 85-61 victory. USC showed promise but faltered with a Quad 3 loss to Penn State, hindering their chances of returning to the rankings.
The SEC conference remains challenging, with Tennessee's struggles standing out. The Lady Vols must regroup as they face
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Originally published on CBS Sports on 2/26/2026