Kentucky women's basketball remains undefeated in the SEC and is looking to join the upper echelon of women's programs. How do the Cats stand up against the rest of the SEC, let's dive into our power rankings.
Power Rankings for SEC
1. South Carolina (18-1, 6-0 in SEC) - Dominating performances, especially against #13 Oklahoma, solidify their position at the top of the SEC.
2. LSU (20-0, 5-0 in SEC) - Undefeated and showing no signs of slowing down, with a convincing win over Florida.
3. Kentucky (16-1, 5-0 in SEC) - Kentucky's impressive road win at Georgia, led by Clara Strack's double-double, keeps them in the top tier.
4. Alabama (17-3, 4-2 in SEC) - A strong performance against Arkansas shows they're a force to be reckoned with in the conference.
5. Ole Miss (13-5, 4-2 in SEC) - A win against Mississippi State, powered by Madison Scott's 30 points, elevates them in the rankings.
Stuffed. 🍜@ClaraStrack pic.twitter.com/GjNPoeTBc7
— Kentucky Women’s Basketball (@KentuckyWBB) January 19, 2025
6. Texas (17-2, 4-1 in SEC) - Despite not playing this weekend, their early season form keeps them high in the rankings.
7. Vanderbilt (15-4, 2-3 in SEC) - Their upset win over Tennessee shows they can be unpredictable and dangerous.
8. Tennessee (15-3, 3-3 in SEC) - A tough loss to Vanderbilt, but their overall record and talent keep them competitive.
9. Oklahoma (15-4, 3-3 in SEC) - Despite the loss to South Carolina, they've shown they can compete with the best.
10. Texas A&M (9-8, 2-3 in SEC) - Not playing this weekend, but their record suggests they're a team to watch.
Vanderbilt upset Tennessee in Men’s and Women’s basketball this weekend by one point 😮@VandyMBB @VandyWBB pic.twitter.com/aYARxC89XB
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) January 19, 2025
11. Mississippi State (15-5, 2-4 in SEC) - Struggling recently, but their overall record keeps them in the upp3middle of the pack.
12. Florida (11-9, 2-4 in SEC) - They put up a fight against LSU, showing they have potential despite the loss.
13. Auburn (10-9, 1-5 in SEC) - A win against Missouri gives them a slight boost but not enough to climb higher.
14. Arkansas (8-12, 1-4 in SEC) - A heavy defeat to Alabama indicates they need to find their form.
15. Georgia (9-11, 1-5 in SEC) - A significant loss to Kentucky at home is a setback.
16. Missouri (11-10, 0-6 in SEC) - Struggling in conference play, they need a turnaround.
Early Morning Work 💪#HailState pic.twitter.com/nbs3Ofk58f
— Mississippi State Women's Basketball (@HailStateWBK) January 19, 2025
SEC Standings:
1. LSU: 5-0 (SEC), 20-0 (Overall)
2. South Carolina: 6-0 (SEC), 18-1 (Overall)
3. Kentucky: 5-0 (SEC), 16-1 (Overall)
4. Texas: 4-1 (SEC), 17-2 (Overall)
5. Alabama: 4-2 (SEC), 17-3 (Overall)
6. Ole Miss: 4-2 (SEC), 13-5 (Overall)
7. Tennessee: 3-3 (SEC), 15-3 (Overall)
8. Oklahoma: 3-3 (SEC), 15-4 (Overall)
9. Vanderbilt: 2-3 (SEC), 15-4 (Overall)
10. Texas A&M: 2-3 (SEC), 9-8 (Overall)
11. Mississippi State: 2-4 (SEC), 15-5 (Overall)
12. Florida: 2-4 (SEC), 11-9 (Overall)
13. Arkansas: 1-4 (SEC), 8-12 (Overall)
14. Auburn: 1-5 (SEC), 10-9 (Overall)
15. Georgia: 1-5 (SEC), 9-11 (Overall)
16. Missouri: 0-6 (SEC), 11-10 (Overall)
Latest Results in the SEC Women's Basketball:
#5 LSU defeated Florida, 80-63, with Mikaylah Williams leading LSU with 22 points.
#12 Kentucky beat Georgia, 78-64, thanks to Clara Strack's 25 points and 12 rebounds.
#2 South Carolina crushed #13 Oklahoma, 101-60, highlighting their defensive and offensive prowess.
Vanderbilt upset #15 Tennessee, 71-70, in a tight game where Mikayla Blakes scored 23 points for Vanderbilt.
Auburn got a win over Missouri, 75-60, with balanced scoring but a standout performance from Taylen Collins.
Ole Miss won against Mississippi State, 71-63, behind Madison Scott's 30-point performance.
#19 Alabama dominated Arkansas, 94-62, with Zaay Green contributing 21 points, 7 assists, and 9 rebounds.
Will Kentucky continue on climbing the mountain?