After a week of tumultuous games in the ACC and Pac-12 conferences, the Associated Press Top 25 standings have seen a significant shake-up. Highlighting the ACC, Duke (18-9, 10-6) made an impressive comeback with back-to-back wins against Top 25 opponents Syracuse and NC State. Meanwhile, NC State (23-5, 11-5) struggled offensively, being on the wrong end of a sweep by Duke and North Carolina.

Switching focus to the Pac-12, Stanford (heading to the ACC) fought hard to secure a share of the regular season championship despite a loss to Arizona. UCLA also made moves up the rankings after a dominant victory over Utah.

In another pivotal matchup, LSU (24-4, 11-3) powered through Tennessee with a standout performance from Hailey Van Lith, scoring a season-high 26 points for the team. Despite Princeton's (20-4, 10-1) recent loss to Columbia, the Tigers remain in the Top 25 poll, showcasing their overall strength in the college basketball landscape.

As the conference tournaments approach, teams are gearing up for intense matchups and bracket challenges. With notable players making impactful contributions and unexpected outcomes reshaping the standings, the road to the NCAA tournament promises to be filled with excitement and suspense for college basketball fans across the nation.