Kentucky women’s basketball got two wins this past week at the Music City Classic, first against Arizona State, then against a ranked Illinois team. However, in the new USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, they remain at number 16.
The Wildcats are 7 – 0 under new coach Kenny Brooks, so perhaps they should be higher in the rankings. However, after a couple of tough seasons in Lexington, being undefeated and ranked is great for the program.
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Kentucky is the fifth highest ranked team in the coaches poll out of the SEC. The Texas Longhorns are the highest at number three, followed by South Carolina at four and the LSU Tigers at number five. Seven SEC teams are ranked overall.
On December fifth, the Cats face the 15th ranked North Carolina Tarheels in what will be a huge test for Kentucky. Brooks has the team off to a hot start, and will try to keep it going in December.