Geno Auriemma Breaks AP Top 25 Record at 655 Appearances
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- Geno Auriemma broke a tie with Tara VanDerveer for most AP Top 25 appearances by a coach, marking his 655th appearance as UConn was unanimously No. 1.
- UConn remained unbeaten at 29‑0, the last Division I team with a perfect record, extending its winning streak to 45 games.
- Duke saw its 17‑game winning streak end with a loss to Clemson and fell to No. 12 in the poll.
- LSU climbed one spot to No. 6 while Oklahoma jumped four places to No. 7 in the rankings.
- Tennessee fell out of the Top 25 for the first time this season after a three‑game losing stretch, ending a 31‑poll streak.
- Princeton reentered the poll at No. 25 after a brief absence.
Why it matters: Auriemma’s record cements his historic coaching dominance and underscores UConn’s continued supremacy, as the unbeaten 29‑0 team stretches its winning streak to 45 games, while Tennessee’s fall from the poll after a three‑game skid marks a rare slump for a perennial power, reshaping the competitive landscape of women’s college basketball.
