After landing a conference-record 12 NCAA Tournament bids a season ago, Big Ten women’s basketball is off and running with plenty of early fireworks.

High-profile matchups, emphatic performances and more have highlighted the first few weeks of action. Some teams are easing into things. Others are playing early gauntlets to build mental toughness.

With that, here is the USA TODAY Sports Network’s third Big Ten women’s basketball power rankings of the 2025-26 season. Records are reflective of games through Nov. 29.

1. UCLA (7-1)

Previously: No. 1

What to know : The Texas stumble was disappointing, but UCLA rebounded emphatically with a 30-point win over Duke without Lauren Betts.

2. Maryland (9-0)

Previously: No. 3

What to know: The Terrapins continued rolling along with wins ove

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