The Wildcats (19-3) ascended to No. 1, supplanting the Tar Heels (19-2), who slipped from the top spot to second after holding it the week prior. The swap at the summit headlines a poll that saw serious movement throughout.
No team climbed harder than the Buffaloes (16-4), who galloped six spots from No. 11 to No. 5. Not far behind, the Blue Jays (17-5) vaulted from No. 8 to No. 3, cracking the top tier and leapfrogging the Terrapins (18-4), who held steady-ish at No. 4 after a one-spot dip. The Seawolves (19-3) also made a notable push, rising from No. 10 to No. 6.
The Fighting Irish (12-6) took the steepest tumble, falling five spots from No. 15 to No. 20, while the Wolverines (13-7) dropped from No. 6 to No. 10. Meanwhile, the Minutewomen (16-3) crashed the party at No. 25, entering the rankings for the first time this season — a quiet arrival that deserves a loud applause.
Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.
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