Stanford remained on the Most Sensible Associated Press Women’s Basketball Ballot released Monday and also got votes for first place.
Coach Tara VanDerveer matched Pat Summitt’s total of 1,098 all-time victories with a Sunday night victory over California that kept Stanford undefeated. She can break the record on Tuesday when she faces Pacific.
“I just need to tell everyone that basketball was invented as, it’s been and will be a wonderful team sport,” he said. “Yes, it would probably be a record that brings the so-called Tara VanDerveer next door, but it’s about the athletic managers who hired me gave me a chance, whether in Ohio State, Idaho or Stanford. They are the right, right, right assistant coaches who have worked very hard for our program and it’s about having wonderful players. My father, who died more than 20 years ago, said, “You don’t win the Kentucky Derby with donkeys. “
It’s time for the week in a row when cardinal is the most productive team in the survey. Stanford won 26 of the top 30 votes from a national media panel. Louisville, UConn, NCState and South Carolina followed Stanford, while the five most sensitive remained unchanged in their position.
The Cardinal won two votes for first place, adding one from Connecticut. The Huskies, despite everything, began their season after being on a two-week hiatus due to the virus. UMass-Lowell defeated UMass-Lowell on Saturday.
Arizona remained in sixth place, with Oregon tied with Baylor in seventh place. The Ducks beat their rival Oregon State, who lost games this week to drop six places to 21st. Kentucky finished ninth and Texas A.
AT LUNCH OR REST
Louisville, ranked second, who won two votes for first place, took a break this week after a positive COVID-19 check on the show. The Cardinals’ game against North Carolina last Sunday postponed, as their game was contrary to that of Florida State scheduled. by Thursday.
“We are very disappointed, but unfortunately everything is a component of the 2020-2021 season,” coach Jeff Walz said.
BUBBLES ON THE RISE
Coach Jose Fernandez placed South Florida in the Top 25 for the first time this season, as the Bulls entered the ballot in 23rd place. They have a victory over number 6 in the state of Mississippi. The Bulls replaced the state of South Dakota, which fell. one week after your entry.
Keep an eye on
Wake Forest has won four of its first five games, adding a victory over Missouri’s 21st state. The only defeat came here in front of Arkansas. The Demon Deacons, who are outside the top 25 gates, have a chance to really make a Thursday opposed to No. four No. C. State.
GAME OF THE WEEK
No, nine Kentucky to No. 24 DePaul on Wednesday. The Blue Demons will play against their third Top 25 team this season and hope to secure their first win over a ranked opponent after falling to Texas A
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