Texas vs South Carolina + Mid-Majors Deserve More Respect

Originally recorded on Jan 14th, 2026 | In this episode of The MidMajors Podcast, Tacarra and Courtney break down the latest developments in women’s college basketball, including the highly anticipated Texas vs. South Carolina matchup and the newest AP Top 25 rankings. The hosts dive into the ongoing debate around rankings criteria, Texas’ drop in the polls, and whether the AP rankings truly reflect on-court performance.The conversation also highlights the continued lack of recognition for mid-major players, especially in national awards conversations like the Wooden Award watch list. Tacarra and Courtney shine a spotlight on standout mid-major performances, including Maggie Dugan’s impressive season, while emphasizing why respecting all players — regardless of program size — matters.The episode wraps with game predictions, key matchups to watch (Kentucky, Florida, Illinois, Michigan), and insight into the mental and strategic challenges teams face as the season heats up.If you care about real hoop talk, honest analysis, and giving mid-majors their respect — this one’s for you.🎯 Key Takeaways Texas vs. South Carolina headlines an exciting slate of upcoming gamesAP Top 25 rankings spark debate over fairness and consistencyTexas’ ranking drop raises questions about evaluation criteriaMid-major players continue to be overlooked in national award discussionsThe Wooden Award watch list misses deserving mid-major talentMaggie Doogan’s performance highlights elite mid-major playMental preparation and game strategy are critical in marquee matchupsRespecting all players is essential to growing women’s basketball⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro & Episode Overview02:10 Breaking Down the AP Top 25 Rankings04:31 Are the Rankings Fair? Debate & Reactions07:24 Mid-Major Snubs & the Wooden Award Watch List10:23 Spotlight: Maggie Dugan & Mid-Major Talent13:12 Game Predictions & Key Matchups16:08 Player Performances & Team Dynamics19:03 Closing Thoughts & Final Picks36:58 Texas vs South Carolina Deep Dive52:44 Game Strategy & Mental Preparation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.