Where Alabama ranks in final 2024-25 women's basketball AP Poll Top 25
Where Alabama ranks in final 2024-25 women's basketball AP Poll Top 25
In what was the final update of the 2024-25 season, the Alabama Crimson Tide's spot has been revealed in the latest women's college basketball AP Poll Top 25.
Released on Monday afternoon, Alabama rose a total of one spot in the final women's AP Poll this season, as the Crimson Tide now sit at No. 20 nationally to conclude the year. This ranking is similar to Alabama's standing in the final USA TODAY Sports Women's Basketball Coaches Poll, which saw the Crimson Tide ranked No. 21 nationally in the final update Monday.
Carrying a ranking of No. 21 entering the NCAA Tournament, Alabama went 1-1 during March Madness, with the win coming via an 81-67 victory over No. 12 seed Green Bay in the first round. Alabama, a No. 5 seed, however saw their season come to an end in the round of 32 with a 111-108 double overtime loss to No. 4 seeded Maryland.
As a result, the Crimson Tide officially concluded the 2024-25 season with a 24-9 overall record.
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