The Fighting Irish replaced South Carolina in the second spot behind UCLA after the Gamecocks lost 66-62 to Texas over the weekend. It is Notre Dame’s best ranking since the team was No. 1 on Jan. 21, 2019. The Bruins remained the unanimous No. 1 choice of the 31-member media panel.

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Big Ten foes clash as the No. 9 Ohio State Buckeyes battle the Minnesota Golden Gophers in this women’s basketball showdown.