Big Ten Women's Basketball: Who's Hot and Who's Not?

The Big Ten women's basketball scene is heating up, and teams are showing their strengths early on. Some are cruising through their schedules, while others are facing tough challenges right out of the gate.

Standout Performances

UCLA is on a roll, starting the season with five straight wins. They've beaten some big names like:
Oklahoma
North Carolina
South Florida
Michigan is also making waves, with a thrilling win over Notre Dame and a close call against UConn.
Maryland is undefeated but hasn't faced any major tests yet.

Teams Facing Challenges

USC has had a rocky start, losing to South Carolina and Notre Dame but managing to beat North Carolina State.
Iowa is proving they can overcome adversity, pulling off a key win over Baylor despite cold shooting and injuries.

Michigan State is blowing out their opponents but hasn't faced any ranked teams yet.

Undefeated Teams

Washington
Indiana
Nebraska

Teams with One Loss

Ohio State took a big hit with a 32-point loss to UConn but bounced back with a win over Kent State.
Illinois
Minnesota
Penn State

Teams on a Winning Streak

Northwestern

Teams Dealing with Losses

Wisconsin
Rutgers

Teams Struggling

Purdue is struggling, with two wins and two losses so far.

Conclusion

It's still early in the season, but these rankings give a good snapshot of where each team stands. Some are building momentum, while others are working to find their footing. One thing's for sure: the Big Ten is full of exciting matchups and talented teams.