Kentucky softball (20-7-1) saw its ranking drop five spots to No. 16 in the USA Softball Top 25, with the Wildcats being tied with Virginia Tech in the poll.
The drop in ranking comes after the Wildcats fell in their second SEC series 2-1 against No. 21 Texas A&M (19-11), which climbed three spots after being ranked No. 24 in week six.
A total of nine SEC teams recorded a top 25 ranking, with Tennessee (26-2) leading the way at No. 3 after winning its third SEC series 2-1 against No. 13 Alabama (24-10).
The Crimson Tide shared its No.