Notre Dame claims top ranking in women's basketball for the first time since 2019 after defeating Duke.

Notre Dame secured their first-ever No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25 women's basketball poll since 2019 with a 64-49 victory over Duke. The team, led by Hannah Hidalgo’s 19 points and Sonia Citron’s 15, extended their winning streak to 18 games. This rise to the top follows UCLA's loss and marks a significant milestone in the Fighting Irish's season as they aim for the No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.