Perfection in sports is a rare commodity. One misstep, one bad night, and it could all fall apart. But every now and then, a team captures greatness. In over four decades of NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournaments, only 10 squads have completed a season without a single loss.
And of the 10, only five are powerhouse programs. While UConn leads the club with six perfect seasons, each of these teams left behind a story that is remembered to this day.
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Texas Longhorns | 34–0 | 1985–86
The Texas Longhorns were full throttle even before the three-point line even existed. They were averaging 83.9 points per game. Clarissa Davis came off the bench like a secret weapon, leading in rebounds and blocks while shooting 66%.
It was all smooth sailing with just one close call before winning the title against USC. Coach Jody Conradt even went on to say, “There will be a champion crowned every year, but the undefeated champions will form an elite group.”
UConn Huskies | 35–0 | 1994–95
Geno Auriemma’s reign has always been one for the books. In their first-ever title run, the Huskies made a statement. Rebecca Lobo with UConn went through the bracket with an average win margin of 25.3 points. Their biggest challenge was Tennessee, but the Huskies went on to beat them twice.
Tennessee Lady Volunteers | 39–0 | 1997–98
Now, speaking of Tennessee, Pat Summitt’s Vols came back just a few years after the UConn streak. Chamique Holdsclaw and Tamika Catchings were an unstoppable duo. They averaged 41 points combined every night. They were great every round of the tourney and ended their perfect season with a 93-75 win over Louisiana Tech.
UConn Huskies | 39–0 | 2001–02
Now, by this time, UConn wasn’t just winning. They were topping every other women’s basketball list. This team had stars including Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, and Swin Cash. These five players averaged double figures, and their average win margin (35.4) set an NCAA record. They took down Tennessee in the semis and closed the deal in the match against Oklahoma.
UConn Huskies | 39–0 | 2008–09
Maya Moore, Renee Montgomery, and Tina Charles were all part of this streak. Their closest game all year was a 10-point win. That’s how good they were. In the title game against Louisville, UConn won by 22 points.
UConn Huskies | 39–0 | 2009–10
If one perfect season wasn’t enough, they did it again. Maya Moore and Tina Charles kept the heat on, while the defense was at its best. Stanford made it interesting in the final, but UConn held on, 53–47. That win was the 78th win.
Baylor Bears | 40–0 | 2011–12
Brittney Griner was a block party on her own, with 160 swats that season. Alongside Odyssey Sims, Baylor went through a brutal bracket that included two No. 1 seeds. In the final, they won against Notre Dame by 19.
UConn Huskies | 40–0 | 2013–14
UConn was back again, and this time it was Breanna Stewart’s world. Alongside Mosqueda-Lewis, Dolson, and Faris, this team had finesse. They went on to win all year and kept the streak alive.
UConn Huskies | 38–0 | 2015–16
Still not done! This title was their fourth straight. Stewart was the GOAT all season and had 19.4 a night. They won all but one game by double digits. In the title match, they won 82–51 against Syracuse.
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South Carolina Gamecocks | 38–0 | 2023–24
They are the freshest face in the perfect club. They opened their season in Paris and closed it in Cleveland. The Dawn Staley squad had Tessa Johnson, who added 19 points to the score in the finals. Kamilla Cardoso cleaned up the boards, and the Gamecocks took down Iowa.
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