The Tennessee Lady Volunteers women's basketball team has been omitted from the latest coaches poll despite opening the season with a 2-0 record. The Lady Vols, a perennial powerhouse in NCAA women's basketball, began their campaign with two victories but failed to earn enough votes to crack the ranking.
The exclusion comes as a surprise given the program's storied history and strong start. Tennessee has won eight national championships under legendary former coach Pat Summitt and remains one of the most recognizable brands in women's college basketball.
The coaches poll, released weekly during the season, ranks the top 25 teams based on voting from a panel of head coaches. The Lady Vols will look to build their resume with upcoming games to force their way back into the national conversation.
