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UConn Women's Basketball Tops Rankings, Auriemma Sets Record

2/23/2026

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Geno Auriemma, head coach of the University of Connecticut (UConn) women's basketball team, leads a No. 1 ranking for the 16th consecutive week, marking the 655th AP Top 25 appearance and surpassing Tara Vanderveer's record.
UConn remains undefeated at 29-0.
Iowa rose to No. 2 after defeating No. 6 Michigan.
Virginia upset No. 8 Louisville.
Tennessee fell out of the rankings after seven of nine games.

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Story summary

Geno Auriemma, head coach of the University of Connecticut (UConn) women's basketball team, leads a No. 1 ranking for the 16th consecutive week, marking the 655th AP Top 25 appearance and surpassing Tara Vanderveer's record.
UConn remains undefeated at 29-0.
Iowa rose to No. 2 after defeating No. 6 Michigan.
Virginia upset No. 8 Louisville.
Tennessee fell out of the rankings after seven of nine games.