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UConn Women’s Basketball: Unbeaten Season and Top Ranking!

3/3/2026

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Summary

Huskies Dominate Season

The University of Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team finished the season 31-0 and held the unanimous No. 1 AP Top 25 ranking.
They have won 47 consecutive games and begin postseason in Big East Tournament.
The University of Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team is No. 4.
They are projected to be a No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament.
The team has eight Quad 1 victories and eyes a Florida rematch.

Summary

Duke Clinches Title

Duke University Blue Devils remain the top-ranked team after earning 55 of 59 first-place votes in Associated Press (AP) poll and clinching the ACC regular-season title.
Arizona, Michigan, University of Connecticut (UConn), Florida complete top five behind Duke.
Louisville has fallen out of both AP and Coaches polls after losses.
Miami enters rankings at No. 22, a turnaround.
The ACC Tournament begins next week with Duke as the favorite.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, the University of Connecticut (UConn) women's basketball team, led by coach Geno Auriemma, achieved a historic milestone by winning its first NCAA championship with a perfect 35-0 record. This victory over Tennessee not only marked UConn's emergence as a powerhouse in women's sports but also set the stage for their continued dominance, including a current 31-0 season and top ranking.

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Huskies Dominate Season

The University of Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team finished the season 31-0 and held the unanimous No. 1 AP Top 25 ranking.
They have won 47 consecutive games and begin postseason in Big East Tournament.
The University of Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team is No. 4.
They are projected to be a No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament.
The team has eight Quad 1 victories and eyes a Florida rematch.

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