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Big Ten Women's Basketball: A Tight Race for the Top
USA, Des MoinesSaturday, January 17, 2026
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Top of the Table
- UCLA is on a 10-game winning streak, showcasing dominance with recent victories over Nebraska and Minnesota.
- Iowa extends their winning streak to five games after a tough road game against Indiana.
- Michigan is also on a hot streak, with four consecutive wins over Wisconsin and Illinois.
Mixed Results and Standout Performances
- Maryland has had a mixed bag of results, suffering a double-digit home loss to Ohio State but bouncing back with a win over USC.
- Ohio State's victory over Maryland is a standout performance, potentially one of the most impressive wins of the season.
- Michigan State is making a name for itself with notable wins over Oregon and Nebraska, but their toughest challenges are yet to come, starting with a game against Iowa.
Ups and Downs
- Illinois ended a two-game losing streak with a win over Penn State but then lost to Michigan.
- Nebraska had chances to secure ranked wins but fell short against UCLA and Michigan State.
- Minnesota had a split result against the Los Angeles schools, beating USC but losing to UCLA.
- Washington is on a downward trend after a surprising loss at Purdue, though they did manage to rebound with a victory at Indiana.
Struggles and Turnarounds
- Oregon had opportunities to boost their resume but fell to both Michigan State and Iowa.
- USC's struggles continue, with a four-game losing streak including losses to Minnesota and Maryland.
- Purdue's upset over Washington might just be the spark they need to turn things around.
- Wisconsin is on a three-game losing streak after road losses to Michigan and Northwestern.
- Indiana's struggles have reached a low point with a six-game skid.
- Northwestern has finally snapped out of their slump with back-to-back wins over Rutgers and Wisconsin.
In a Rut
- Rutgers and Penn State are both in a rut, with Rutgers on a five-game losing streak and Penn State on a seven-game skid since December.
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