Florida Gulf Coast and Maya Moore made their Division I debuts the same season. South Dakota State won a Division II national championship the same season Diana Taurasi won the second of three championships in a row at the Division I level. When you look at the top two spots in these rankings, and at the program yet again entrenched atop the AP top 25, you'll find these mid-major schools.
1. Florida Gulf Coast (15-3, 1-0 Atlantic Sun)
Circumstances helped Florida Gulf Coast ascend to No. 1, as the previous occupant lost its grip, but the Eagles made a case on their own merit with an 87-78 win against South Dakota State.