UConn Women’s Basketball Is Chasing Perfection-And Looking the Part
It’s been nearly two years since South Carolina ran the table and went 38-0 en route to a national title. That kind of perfection doesn’t come around often in women’s college basketball. But here we are again, watching another powerhouse make a serious run at history-and UConn is doing it with the kind of dominance that demands attention.
Undefeated Seasons Are Rare Air
Let’s be clear: going undefeated in a college basketball season is one of the toughest feats in sports. UConn has done it four times under Geno Auriemma.
That’s not just a testament to talent-it’s about culture, consistency, and handling pressure when every opponent circles your name on the calendar. Tennessee and Baylor have each had their own perfect seasons, but if UConn pulls this off again, this team would join an elite club that transcends a single season.
These are the kinds of runs that define eras.
A Resume That’s Already Making a Statement
There’s nothing flimsy about what UConn has done to this point. They opened the season by handling Louisville with a 13-point win.
Then came a gritty battle with Michigan, which they edged out late. But the real fireworks came in blowout wins over USC (by 28) and Iowa (by 26).
These weren’t survive-and-advance types of games. These were “we’re here, and we’re better than you” performances.
UConn has shown it can win in just about every way-grinding out close games, running teams off the floor, and controlling tempo on both ends.
Final Tests Before Big East Play Heats Up
The Huskies close out the calendar year with a pair of road games-at Butler on December 28 and Providence on New Year’s Eve. On paper, neither opponent should pose a major threat.
But late-December road trips are tricky. Focus can waver, especially when the holidays are in the air and conference play is just around the corner.
These are the kinds of games where championship teams prove they can handle the pressure even when the spotlight isn’t quite as bright.
Is the Big East a Real Threat?
The Big East is solid this year, but it’s not exactly stacked with title contenders. Villanova has the second-best record in the conference at 10-2 and remains unbeaten in league play.
St. John’s sits at 11-3 overall, while Seton Hall and Marquette have been hanging around the edges.
These teams can push UConn for stretches, no doubt. But beating the Huskies over a full 40 minutes?
That’s a different conversation entirely.
Only Two Ranked Teams Left on the Slate
Looking ahead, UConn has just two ranked opponents left in the regular season. Notre Dame comes to Storrs on January 19, and Tennessee visits on February 1.
The Irish are currently ranked 18th in the AP poll, while Tennessee has dropped to 23rd after a tough loss to Louisville. Both games will bring national attention, but they’ll be played on UConn’s home floor-where the Huskies are as tough as ever.
Star Power Leading the Way
Azzi Fudd has been nothing short of spectacular. She’s averaging 18.5 points per game, shooting just under 50% from the field, and hasn’t missed a free throw all season.
Her effort against Iowa was a complete performance-scoring, defending, and knocking down shots with confidence. Sarah Strong has been a force in the paint, putting up 18.3 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.
Add in Bianca Quinonez as a steady scoring option, and you’ve got a trio that’s tough to match up with. As a team, UConn is shooting over 40% from beyond the arc and better than 73% from the free throw line-numbers that tend to hold up well in March.
Familiar Territory, Familiar Pressure
The odds will favor UConn in every game the rest of the way. That brings pressure, but this program has lived in that space for decades.
Geno Auriemma knows how to manage expectations, and his teams are built for the long haul. The deeper we go into the season, the louder the noise gets-but history tells us that’s when UConn locks in even more.
Can They Really Go Undefeated?
That’s the question everyone’s asking. The schedule has a few bumps, but no obvious trap games.
The talent is there. The experience is there.
The coaching is elite. It’s never easy to run the table, but if there’s one program built for it, it’s UConn.
For now, they just keep stacking wins-and the pressure keeps rising.