UConn coach Geno Auriemma tied legendary coach Tara VanDerveer for the most appearances at one school in the women’s AP Top 25 poll, marking a significant milestone in his storied career. Under Auriemma’s leadership, the UConn Huskies achieved their 627th appearance in the rankings, solidifying his legacy in college basketball history.
Auriemma recently achieved a historic milestone by tying VanDerveer for the most appearances at one school in the women’s AP Top 25 rankings. Auriemma led the Huskies to its 627th appearance in the poll, matching VanDerveer’s record during her illustrious career at Stanford. This accomplishment reflected Auriemma’s remarkable tenure of 40 years at UConn, where he built a powerhouse program that consistently ranked among the top teams in the nation.
In addition to this record, Auriemma also surpassed VanDerveer’s NCAA career win total earlier in the season, amassing 1,224 victories. This achievement underscored his status as one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. His team’s continued excellence was evident as they maintained a seventh-place ranking in the latest AP poll, showcasing UConn’s sustained competitiveness in women’s basketball.
Meanwhile, the top three teams in the rankings remained unchanged, with UCLA, South Carolina, and Notre Dame solidifying their positions. UCLA received 30 out of 32 first-place votes from a national media panel, demonstrating its dominance in the sport. Each of these teams had impressive performances in their recent games, winning decisively and further establishing their credentials heading into the NCAA Tournament.
UConn Huskies Women’s Basketball Team Coach Geno Auriemma Ties Tara VanDerveer in AP Top 25 Poll Record
Just recently, Auriemma tied the legendary coach for most appearances with one school. This can be seen in an article written by Doug Feinberg for AP.
Auriemma has now led UConn to 627 appearances in the poll in his 40 years at the school, matching VanDerveer’s mark at Stanford before her retirement. She also had Ohio State ranked 27 times when the Hall of Fame coach was in charge of that school before joining the Cardinal and holds the overall record by a coach for appearances in the poll.
Auriemma passed VanDerveer’s NCAA record career win total earlier in the season and has 1,224 victories now after his team routed Providence on Sunday.
As the season progresses, the UConn program continues to face strong competition from other elite teams. The Southeastern Conference led the way with eight teams in the poll, while the Big Ten and ACC followed closely behind. The rankings not only highlighted individual team successes but also illustrated the competitive landscape of women’s college basketball.
Auriemma’s tie with VanDerveer for most appearances in the AP Top 25 is a testament to his enduring legacy in college basketball. As the season unfolded, UConn remained a formidable force, competing at the highest levels and aiming for further success in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
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