We live in a society with rules, you see. One of the rules is if you beat a top 25 ranked team, then you get votes in the next poll to be released.
The universe followed those rules on Monday when the first in-season Associated Press poll of the 2023-24 women’s college basketball season was released. After recording a 71-67 victory over then-#23 Illinois this past weekend, YOUR Marquette Golden Eagles are now earning points in the AP top 25.
It’s not a lot of points, just four, but you’ve got to start somewhere.