UConn women finish undefeated regular season with 31-0 record

UConn women's basketball players celebrating on the court at Madison Square Garden

No. 1 UConn have completed their 11th undefeated regular season in programme history with a commanding 85-49 victory over St John’s at Madison Square Garden.

Chasing history

The Huskies are now just nine wins away from retaining their national title after securing a flawless 31-0 record.

Sunday’s result marked the side’s 47th consecutive victory, a run stretching back to February 2025.

“When you are fortunate enough to go through 31 games and win them all, there is something to be proud of,” said head coach Geno Auriemma.

“There is something good about it, and they should feel really good about it.”

Garden party

A crowd of 9,612 watched the victory at the famous New York venue, which was hosting its first standalone women’s college basketball game.

The defending champions shot 57% from the field and forced 22 turnovers against the Red Storm.

It continues a trend of dominance for Auriemma’s side, who boast an average scoring margin of +37.8 points this campaign.

Six players finished with at least nine points, highlighting the depth of a squad that has navigated the pressure of the programme’s storied past.

Life after Bueckers

Despite the perfect record, Auriemma rejected suggestions that this squad is superior to last year’s title-winning team.

The veteran coach highlighted the absence of former talisman Paige Bueckers, the WNBA’s number one draft pick.

“I do think when the NCAA tournament begins, it certainly is not going to be as easy as we experienced it last season,” Auriemma added.

“We have enough good players to have as good a chance as anybody else out there to win a national championship.”

Focus turns to Big East

National player of the year candidate Sarah Strong urged the team to remain focused as they prepare for the postseason.

“Coach came in and said he was proud of us,” said Strong. “We also have a lot to work on to get ready for the Big East tournament.”

The top seeds will face either Georgetown or Butler in the Big East quarterfinals next Saturday.