Notre Dame and Boston College follow in the No. 2 and No. 3 slots respectively, as the Eagles topped Syracuse on Thursday evening in overtime.
The ACC Tournament has begun, with several top-ranked teams set to face off for the first postseason tournament of the year while many other teams conclude their regular seasons this week.
The ILWomen/IWLCA Division I Poll will be unveiled Mondays throughout the season. It is voted on jointly by coaches throughout the country and members of the media.