The UCLA women’s basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the Associated Presswomen’s basketball poll for the first time in program history. The Bruins beat defending national champion South Carolina, the previous top team in the polls, on Sunday afternoon to rise from the No. 5 spot. The Gamecocks are now No. 4.

Following a historic win over defending national champion South Carolina, the UCLA women's basketball team rose to the top ranking for the first time.

UCLA has taken the No. 1 spot in the CBS Sports women's college basketball Power Rankings after upsetting South Carolina on Sunday. Cori Close has a very deep roster, and it was on full display against the reigning national champions.