As 2025 ends and conference play begins, it's time to assess who has put themselves in a great spot to make the Final Four.

Gonzaga nearly blew it against San Diego, a Creighton duo led to a Big East W, a 15-dime game, Rice wins a bubble matchup and more from Tuesday's college basketball action.

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Perhaps most notable: UCLA's win over the Buckeyes was enough to lift the Bruins a spot in this week's ESPN women's college basketball Power Rankings. Next seven days: @ Providence (Dec. 31); vs. Seton Hall (Jan. 3))

Here are the top 10 women's college basketball teams by NET ranking, who is already fighting on the bubble and the biggest risers and fallers through week 8.

Ohio State broke the curse! The Buckeyes finally beat Michigan after four-straight losses to the Wolverines. Ohio State rolled 27-9 after falling behind 6-0. Julian Sayin tossed three touchdowns to three different receivers and the Buckeyes’ defense held Bryce Underwood to 64 total yards.

Roanoke College, ranked 13th nationally, raced out to an 18-point lead at the half on its way to a 81-54 victory over the Wilkes men’s basketball team Tuesday afternoon in the championship

Six Hockey East teams landed in the rankings this week. Joining Boston College is UConn at No. 11 with 467 points, Northeastern at No. 12 with 410 points, Maine at No. 15 with 308 points, Providence at No. 16 with 245 points, and Boston University at No. 19 with 99 points.