As the women's college basketball season nears its conclusion, the battles for conference championships are intensifying across the country. While No. 1 South Carolina has established a commanding lead in the SEC, other power five leagues are witnessing tight races.
South Carolina, led by head coach Dawn Staley, holds a three-game advantage over LSU in the SEC with four games remaining. The Gamecocks, aiming for their fourth conference title in five years, can secure the championship with victories over Alabama and Kentucky this week.
In the Pac-12, No. 3 Stanford is in a strong position to claim its 27th regular-season title, holding a two-game lead over USC, Oregon State, and Colorado. Stanford faces a favorable schedule in its final games, with matchups against Arizona, Arizona State, Oregon, and Oregon State.
Meanwhile, Virginia Tech, Ohio State, and Oklahoma are each leading their respective conferences by a single game in the ACC, Big Ten, and Big 12. Virginia Tech faces challenges from Syracuse and North Carolina State, while Ohio State's 12-game winning streak has them ahead of Iowa in the Big Ten.
In the mid-major conferences, the competition is just as fierce. The MAC features a showdown between Ball State and Toledo, both tied for first place. Northern Arizona and Eastern Washington are set to clash in the Big Sky Conference, while No. 25 Princeton leads the Ivy League standings ahead of Columbia.
With critical matchups on the horizon, the race for conference titles in women's college basketball is reaching a thrilling climax. Fans can expect intense battles and potential upsets as teams vie for postseason success.
Stay updated on the latest developments in women's college basketball by following the AP Top 25 rankings and news updates throughout the season.
Sources: AP women’s college basketball and AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll
