UConn still No. 1; Drake enters women's basketball poll

Posted February 13, 2017 6:00 am

The Associated Press

Connecticut's Katie Lou Samuelson, center, smiles after she is fouled and picked up by her teammates in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - UConn continues its run at No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll while Drake earns its first ranking since 2001.

The Huskies have won 99 consecutive games and remain the unanimous choice atop the poll Monday. They face sixth-ranked South Carolina on Monday night.

Maryland, Mississippi State, Florida State and Baylor round out the first five. The Seminoles and Lady Bears are tied for fourth. Baylor dropped two spots after losing to Texas last Monday night.

Notre Dame, Texas, Washington and Stanford follow the Gamecocks.

Drake entered at No. 25, the Bulldogs first appearance since Dec. 3, 2001. Texas A&M came back into the poll at No. 23 this week after edging Tennessee 61-59 on Sunday.

The Lady Vols fell out of the rankings one week after coming back in to the Top 25. Arizona State also dropped out of the poll.

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View the poll: http://collegebasketball.ap.org/ap-womens-college-basketball-poll-week-15

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma signs autographs for fans after an NCAA college basketball game against SMU, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Storrs, Conn. UConn extended its NCAA record winning streak to 99 games with an 83-41 win. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) The Associated Press

SMU's McKenzie Adams, left, and Connecticut's Saniya Chong, right, battle for control of the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) The Associated Press

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