The last team to run the table was South Carolina in 2023-24, finishing 38-0 and cutting down the nets.
A Rare Standard in Women’s Basketball History
Before that, undefeated seasons were the exception, not the rule. UConn Huskies has done it four times under Geno Auriemma, while Tennessee and Baylor each added their own perfect runs. If UConn pulls it off again, this group would join a list that defines eras, not just seasons.
The Resume Already Looks the Part
There is nothing soft about what UConn has done so far. The Huskies opened the year with a 13-point win over Louisville, edged Michigan in a tight one, crushed USC by 28, and most recently handled Iowa by 26. These were not survival games. They were statements that this team can win slow, fast, close, or comfortably.
The Final Road Tests of 2025
Before turning the page to the heart of conference play, UConn finishes the calendar year on the road at Butler on December 28 and Providence on New Year’s Eve. Neither game profiles as a major obstacle, but road trips late in December have a way of testing focus. For a team chasing history, these are the kinds of nights where pressure quietly builds.
How Tough Is the Big East Really?
The Big East is solid, not overwhelming. Villanova owns the league’s second-best record at 10-2 and is still unbeaten in conference play. St. John’s sits at 11-3 overall, while Seton Hall and Marquette have hovered around the edge of contention. These teams are capable of pushing UConn for stretches, but beating them over 40 minutes is a different conversation.
The Only Ranked Challenges Left
Only two ranked opponents remain on UConn’s regular-season schedule. Notre Dame Fighting Irish visits Storrs on January 19, while Tennessee Volunteers comes to town on February 1. Notre Dame currently sits at 18th in the AP poll, while Tennessee has slipped to 23rd after a lopsided loss to Louisville. Both games will draw national attention, but both will be played on UConn’s home floor.
Star Power Driving the Run
Azzi Fudd has been the engine. She is averaging 18.5 points per game while shooting nearly 50 percent from the field and a perfect mark at the free throw line. Her recent performance against Iowa was her most complete effort yet, combining scoring with defensive activity and confident perimeter shooting. Sarah Strong has been dominant inside, pairing 18.3 points with 8.4 rebounds per game, while Bianca Quinonez provides steady secondary scoring. As a team, UConn is shooting over 40 percent from three and better than 73 percent at the line, numbers that travel well in March.
Pressure, Odds, and Familiar Territory
Vegas will have UConn favored in every remaining game. That brings its own pressure, but it is not unfamiliar territory for Auriemma or this program. The expectations only grow louder as the season progresses, yet history suggests this is exactly where UConn is most comfortable.
So Will UConn Actually Lose?
That is the question hanging over the rest of the season. The schedule offers chances for a stumble, but no obvious trap that screams upset. Talent, experience, and coaching all point in the same direction. Going undefeated is never easy, but if any program knows how to handle the moment, it is UConn. For now, the Huskies keep winning, and the pressure keeps building.