After a quiet week from most teams, there is little to no movement from most teams. A vast majority of teams are coming off of a quiet week after not having any games. For the first time this season, we have two ties in the power rankings for four of the teams. Loyola Chicago travels this week to face off against Caitlin Clark and #4 Iowa. Meanwhile, Saint Joe’s, Richmond, and Duquense are all playing in multi-team events this upcoming week before going into the holiday break. With the holidays nearing, it means that non-conference play is wrapping up soon and bringing us closer and closer to conference play!
1. Davidson (7)
Previous Rank: 1
Record: 9-1
Past Week: Idle last week
Upcoming Games: 12/18 vs. UNC Wilmington, 12/21 vs. Charlotte
2. Saint Joseph’s
Previous Rank: 2
Record: 9-1
Past Week: Idle last week
Upcoming Games: 12/20 vs. New Hampshire*, 12/21 vs. UAB/Wagner*
*Hawk Classic presented by Jersey Mike’s in Philadelphia, PA
3. George Mason
Previous Rank: 3
Record: 8-1
Past Week: Idle last week
Upcoming Games: 12/18 at East Carolina, 12/22 at Towson
4. Richmond
Previous Rank: 4
Record: 9-2
Past Week: W vs. Liberty
Upcoming Games: 12/20 vs. Michigan State*, 12/21 vs. Chattanooga/Coastal Carolina*
*Cherokee Invitational in Cherokee, NC
5. VCU
Previous Rank: 5
Record: 10-1
Past Week: W vs. Delaware*, W vs.Old Dominion
Upcoming Games: 12/20 vs. Maryland Eastern
*Game Played in Henrico, VA at the Henrico Sports & Events Center
6. Rhode Island
Previous Rank: 6
Record: 6-5
Past Week: Idle last week
Upcoming Games: 12/21 vs. Le Moyne
7. Duquesne
Previous Rank: 8
Record: 6-4
Past Week: W vs. Longwood, L at Vermont
Upcoming Games: 12/20 vs. Maine*, 12/21 vs./at Little Rock/Tulane*
*Tulane Holiday Tournament in New Orleans, LA
T-8. Dayton
Previous Rank: 9
Record: 6-5
Past Week: W vs. Ohio Dominican
Upcoming Games: 12/20 at Vanderbilt
T-8. Saint Louis
Previous Rank: 7
Record: 5-7
Past Week: L at Green Bay
Upcoming Games: 12/19 at Illinois State
10. Fordham
Previous Rank: 10
Record: 5-6
Past Week: Idle last week
Upcoming Games: 12/22 at Virginia
11. Loyola Chicago
Previous Rank: 11
Record: 5-4
Past Week: Idle last week
Upcoming Games: 12/18 vs. SUIE, 12/22 at #4 Iowa
T-12. UMass
Previous Rank: 13
Record: 2-9
Past Week: Idle last week
Upcoming Games: 12/20 vs. UAlbany
T-12. George Washington
Previous Rank: 12
Record: 6-5
Past Week: W vs. Hampton
Upcoming Games: 12/21 vs. Stonehill
14. Saint Bonaventure
Previous Rank: 15
Record: 3-7
Past Week: W vs. Youngstown State
Upcoming Games: 12/21 vs. Colgate
15. La Salle
Previous Rank: 14
Record: 3-7
Past Week: Idle last week
Upcoming Games: 12/21 vs. Villanova
Graphic Credit: Kaily “KG” Godek
Kaily “KG” Godek is a current student at Western New England University (WNE). She has been a supporter of UMass Athletics for over 15 years. Kaily focuses on both UMass Basketball teams and occasionally on the other Women’s Basketball teams in the conference. While writing for A10 Talk, she works in the athletic department at WNE. When she graduates from WNE she wants to go into Sports Broadcasting and Journalism. You can follow Kaily on X, formerly known as Twitter, @kgumass23.
