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Iowa Upsets Baylor; LSU Dominates; Polls Shift Nationwide

PUBLISHED Nov 21, 2025, 12:55 AM ET

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Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Iowa defeated Baylor 57-52 Thursday as Ava Heiden scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, overcoming Taliah Scott’s 32-point effort. In Baton Rouge, No. 5 LSU routed Alcorn State 112-49 as Flau'jae Johnson and MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 18 apiece. The AP Top 25 Week 3 poll showed movement with Michigan, TCU and West Virginia rising; Notre Dame and Kentucky also earned significant points. Poll point totals and game statistics were reported by NCAA.com and AP wire coverage. Officials and box scores confirm results and individual performances. Based on 5 articles reviewed and supporting research and analysis.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Thursday — Iowa defeated Baylor 57-52 in Lake Buena Vista; Ava Heiden recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Thursday — Taliah Scott scored 32 points for Baylor but missed her final five shots; Baylor missed its last 10 attempts.
Thursday — No. 5 LSU routed Alcorn State 112-49; Flau'jae Johnson and MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 18 points each.
Thursday — Maryland defeated Bethune-Cookman 95-49 with balanced team scoring across the roster.
This week — AP Week 3 Top 25 poll released, showing movement with Michigan, TCU and West Virginia rising.

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Who Benefited

The winning teams — No. 19 Iowa and No. 5 LSU — benefited with improved records, stronger statistical resumes for players, increased media visibility, and potential advantages in national rankings and postseason positioning.

Who Impacted

Baylor and Alcorn State suffered losses that reduced their unbeaten status, may lower poll consideration, and could affect team momentum and perceived seeding prospects for future tournaments.

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Who Benefited

Who Impacted

Baylor and Alcorn State suffered losses that reduced their unbeaten status, may lower poll consideration, and could affect team momentum and perceived seeding prospects for future tournaments.