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NYU Violets' 91-Game Win Streak Ends in Shocking Loss

3/20/2026

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On March 19, 2026, New York University women's basketball team, the Violets, saw their 91-game streak end with a 60-52 loss to the University of Scranton.
The loss is NYU's first since March 2023 and ends back-to-back NCAA Division III championships and three undefeated seasons.
New York University opened slowly, scoring five points in the first quarter.
Meg Barber, NYU head coach, expressed pride in the program's lasting impact on women's basketball.

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On March 19, 2026, New York University women's basketball team, the Violets, saw their 91-game streak end with a 60-52 loss to the University of Scranton.
The loss is NYU's first since March 2023 and ends back-to-back NCAA Division III championships and three undefeated seasons.
New York University opened slowly, scoring five points in the first quarter.
Meg Barber, NYU head coach, expressed pride in the program's lasting impact on women's basketball.