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LSU Stuns No. 2 Texas, Capping Upheaval That Makes UConn Unanimous No. 1

The new AP poll installs UConn as unanimous No. 1, with only three undefeated teams remaining.

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Jan 10, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) grabs a rebound against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second half at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Jan 10, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) shoots defended by Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) and forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • LSU beat previously unbeaten Texas 70-65 in Baton Rouge, handing the Longhorns their first loss and delivering the Tigers’ first win over an AP top-two foe since 2008.
  • Mikaylah Williams led LSU with 20 points, seven rebounds and five steals, and her late clock-beating 3-pointer pushed the Tigers ahead for good.
  • LSU controlled the margins with a 44-35 rebounding edge, including 19 offensive boards, and forced a season-high 17 Texas turnovers to take 10 more shots.
  • Texas drew scrutiny for late rotation choices as veteran guard Rori Harmon did not play in the fourth quarter; Madison Booker scored 24 and Kyla Oldacre had 16 points and 16 rebounds.
  • A turbulent Sunday with six Top 25 losses reshaped the rankings, moving Texas to No. 4 and LSU to No. 6 while UConn became a unanimous No. 1 and only UConn, Vanderbilt and Texas Tech stayed unbeaten.