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AP Top 25 women's basketball poll: Top contenders who are peaking ahead of March Madness

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The first automatic bids are punched for the NCAA women’s basketball tournament and Selection Sunday is less than a week away. Now it’s waiting time for much of the field.

A few top teams not only took home a conference trophy, they also put the finishing touches on No. 1 seeds or bids to get into the field. Here are some top contenders who are peaking at the right time.

Championship contenders find ways to win

The March motto is “survive and advance,” even if it’s not pretty. Teams that know how to find ways to win when they’re not at their best are the ones most likely to survive to the final weekend.