The first week of 2025 in conference play is in the books, and the conference could not have been more chaotic! In this week’s rankings, we had a whole bunch of movement throughout all of the rankings. Saint Joseph’s reclaims the top spot in this week’s power rankings for the first time since the Week 1 Power Rankings after beating George Mason and La Salle on the road. Fordham is the highest climber in this week’s rankings up five spots after beating Richmond at home, and Duquesne on the road. Saint Louis took the hardest hit in this week’s power rankings falling three spots after losing to Massachusetts and Davidson at home. We have some big matchups this week as George Mason will face Richmond and Rhode Island on the road, Davidson will host both Rhode Island and Richmond, and Saint Joseph’s will take on VCU for the second time this season! Without further ado let’s get into this week’s power rankings!
1. Saint Joseph’s (7)
Previous Rank: 3
Record: 12-2 (3-0)
NET Rankings: 39
Last Week: W at George Mason, W at La Salle
This Week: 1/8 vs. Duquesne, 1/12 at VCU
2. George Mason
Previous Rank: 1
Record: 12-2 (2-1)
NET Rankings: 46
Last Week: L vs. Saint Joseph’s, W vs. St. Bonaventure
This Week: 1/8 at Richmond, 1/12 at Rhode Island
3. Richmond (1)
Previous Rank: 2
Record: 11-5 (2-1)
NET Rankings: 36
Last Week: L at Fordham, W at Massachusetts
This Week: 1/8 vs. George Mason, 1/12 at Davidson
4. Davidson
Previous Rank: 5
Record: 8-7 (3-0)
NET Rankings: 98
Last Week: W vs. La Salle, W at Saint Louis
This Week: 1/8 vs. Rhode Island, 1/12 vs. Richmond
5. Rhode Island
Previous Rank: 7
Record: 7-8 (2-0)
NET Rankings: 115
Last Week: W at St. Bonaventure
This Week: 1/8 at Davidson, 1/12 vs. Mason
6. Fordham
Previous Rank: 11
Record: 8-6 (2-1)
NET Rankings: 160
Last Week: W vs. Richmond, W at Duquesne
This Week: 1/8 vs. George Washington, 1/11 at Loyola Chicago
7. Duquesne
Previous Rank: 4
Record: 9-5 (0-3)
NET Rankings: 139
Last Week: L at VCU, L vs. Fordham
This Week: 1/8 at Saint Joseph’s, 1/11 at George Washington
8. VCU
Previous Rank: 6
Record: 7-8 (1-2)
NET Rankings: 143
Last Week: W vs. Duquesne, L vs. Dayton
This Week: 1/8 at Loyola Chicago, 1/12 vs. VCU
9. Dayton
Previous Rank: 9
Record: 8-6 (2-1)
NET Rankings: 155
Last Week: W vs. Loyola Chicago, W at VCU
This Week: 1/8 vs. Massachusetts, 1/11 vs. La Salle
10. Massachusetts
Previous Rank: 10
Record: 6-6 (2-1)
NET Rankings: 164
Last Week: W at Saint Louis, L vs. Richmond
This Week: 1/8 at Dayton, 1/12 at St. Bonaventure
11. Saint Louis
Previous Rank: 8
Record: 6-8 (0-3)
NET Rankings: 242
Last Week: L vs. Massachusetts, L vs. Davidson
This Week: 1/8 at St. Bonaventure
12. Loyola Chicago
Previous Rank: 12
Record: 10-5 (2-2)
NET Rankings: 269
Last Week: L at Dayton, W at George Washington
This Week: 1/8 vs. VCU, 1/11 vs. Fordham
13. La Salle
Previous Rank: 13
Record: 7-10 (1-3)
NET Rankings: 287
Last Week: L at Davidson, L vs. Saint Joseph’s
This Week: 1/11 at Dayton
14. George Washington
Previous Rank: 14
Record: 8-6 (1-2)
NET Rankings: 256
Last Week: L vs. Loyola Chicago
This Week: 1/8 at Fordham, 1/11 vs. Duquesne
15. St. Bonaventure
Previous Rank: 15
Record: 4-10 (0-3)
NET Rankings: 332
Last Week: L vs. Rhode Island, L at George Mason
This Week: 1/8 vs. Saint Louis, 1/12 vs. Massachusetts
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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.
