Buckeyes attain highest-ever women’s hoops poll ranking

COLUMBUS – Ohio State climbed to No. 2 in the women’s basketball AP Top 25, behind South Carolina, the highest ranking in school history.

The Buckeyes, who were fifth last week, have won 11 straight games and equaled the best ranking in school history.

Ohio State’s only losses this season have come to USC, UCLA and Michigan.

The Buckeyes put their winning streak on the line when Nebraska comes to Value City Arena Wednesday night.

South Carolina remains a unanimous No. 1 after routing Missouri and then-No. 11 UConn.

Stanford moved up three places to No. 3. Iowa dropped to fourth and Texas climbed to fifth.