Bison Women's Basketball Reaches No. 1 in Mid-Major Poll

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North Dakota State’s women’s basketball team has reached the No. 1 spot in the College Insider Division I mid-major top 25 poll, overtaking Princeton University which had previously been ranked. The Bison, with a 20-2 record, received 22 first-place votes, while Princeton received 9 after losing at home to Ivy League foe Columbia last Friday. NDSU has won 18 straight games and is on the road for the next three contests.

Why it matters

This is a significant milestone for the North Dakota State women’s basketball program, which has historically struggled to gain national recognition. Reaching the No. 1 ranking in the mid-major poll demonstrates the team’s impressive performance this season and could help raise the program’s profile.

The details

The Bison overtook Princeton, which had been ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, after the Tigers lost at home to Columbia in Ivy League play. NDSU has won 18 straight games, including home victories over Denver and Oral Roberts. The team is now on the road for the next three games, facing Kansas City, Omaha, and the University of North Dakota.

• North Dakota State reached the No. 1 spot in the mid-major poll this week.
• Princeton, previously ranked No. 1, lost at home to Columbia last Friday.
• The Bison have won 18 straight games heading into their next three road contests.

What’s next

The Bison will look to maintain their No. 1 ranking as they face a tough road stretch, taking on Kansas City, Omaha, and the University of North Dakota over the next two weeks.