Conference play is getting closer and closer every day! George Mason moves into a tie for the top spot with Richmond after the Patriots took down Georgetown on the road and UMES at home this past week. Davidson kept it close with #22 NC State on the road, with the game coming down to the final seconds. UMass went to Chestnut Hill and had a lead on Boston College, but could not hang onto it late in the second half. We are entering the final week of non-conference games, and teams still have a chance to cause some big movements in the power rankings. Here is a look into this week’s Women’s Basketball Power Rankings:
1. George Mason (4)
Previous Rank: 2
Record: 10-1 (1-0)
NET Ranking: 40
Last Week: W at Georgetown, W vs. UMES
This Week: 12/20 vs. UMBC
1. Richmond (4)
Previous Rank: 1
Record: 9-2
NET Ranking: 30
Last Week: L vs. #6 Texas
This Week: 12/20 vs. Tennessee*, 12/21 vs. Alabama*
*West Palm Beach Classic in West Palm Beach, FL
3. Saint Joseph’s
Previous Rank: 3
Record: 7-2
NET Ranking: 39
Last Week: W vs. Maine
This Week: 12/20 vs. Howard*, 12/21 vs. Northwestern/College of Charleston*
*Hawk Classic in Philadelphia
4. Duquesne
Previous Rank: 4
Record: 8-2
NET Ranking: 127
Last Week: W vs. Bucknell, W vs. Canisius
This Week: 12/21 vs. Bowling Green
5. VCU
Previous Rank: 5
Record: 5-5
NET Ranking: 125
Last Week: W vs. Delaware State
This Week: 12/18 at East Carolina, 12/21 vs. Long Island
6. Davidson
Previous Rank: 7
Record: 3-7
NET Ranking: 146
Last Week: L at #22 NC State
This Week: 12/18 vs. UNC Pembroke, 12/21 vs. Charlotte
7. Rhode Island
Previous Rank: 6
Record: 4-8
NET Ranking: 135
Last Week: L at Princeton
This Week: 12/20 vs. St. Francis (PA)
8. Fordham
Previous Rank: 8
Record: 6-3
NET Ranking: 158
Last Week: Idle last week
This Week: 12/21 vs. California*, 12/22 vs. Temple/Xavier*
*Raising the Bar Classic in Berkeley, CA
9. Saint Louis
Previous Rank: 9
Record: 4-7
NET Ranking: 211
Last Week: W vs. Ohio
This Week: 12/18 vs. Valparaiso, 12/21 vs. Bellarmine
10. Loyola Chicago
Previous Rank: 10
Record: 6-4 (0-1)
NET Ranking: 250
Last Week: Idle last week
This Week: 12/17 vs. Chicago State, 12/21 vs. Evansville
11. Dayton
Previous Rank: 11
Record: 6-4
NET Ranking: 241
Last Week: W vs. Central Michigan
This Week: 12/19 vs. Vanderbilt
12. Massachusetts
Previous Rank: 13
Record: 4-6
NET Ranking: 180
Last Week: L at Boston College
This Week: 12/20 at UMass Lowell
13. La Salle
Previous Rank: 12
Record: 6-5 (1-0)
NET Ranking: 240
Last Week: W vs. Chestnut Hill College
This Week: 12/17 at #6 Texas, 12/20 vs. Northern Kentucky*, 12/21 vs. UC San Diego*
14. George Washington
Previous Rank: 14
Record: 5-4 (0-1)
NET Ranking: 247
Last Week: L vs. Coppin State
This Week: 12/16 at American, 12/20 vs. Miami (OH)*, 12/21 vs. Hampton*
*FIU Christmas Classic in Miami, FL
15. St. Bonaventure
Previous Rank: 15
Record: 3-6
NET Ranking: 314
Last Week: L at UAlbany
This Week: 12/17 vs. Niagara, 112/21 at Robert Morris
Featured Graphic: Kaily “KG” Godek, A10 Talk
Image Used in Graphic: George Mason Athletics
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 either Sports Broadcasting and Journalism or Coaching. You can follow Kaily on X, formerly known as Twitter, @kgumass23.
