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Geno Auriemma’s 655th AP Top 25 appearance moves him past Tara VanDerveer
Geno Auriemma surpassed Tara VanDerveer with 655 appearances in the AP women's basketball Top 25, highlighting UConn's unbeaten 29-0 season and 45-game win streak.
- On Monday, Geno Auriemma, UConn head coach, reached his 655th AP Top 25 appearance, breaking a tie with Tara VanDerveer as UConn was unanimous No. 1 on all 31 ballots.
- Auriemma's 41-year tenure led UConn to 655 AP Top 25 appearances, surpassing Tara VanDerveer's 654 before her 2024 retirement.
- With a 45-game win streak, the Huskies recently beat the Wildcats 83-69, who led at halftime.
- Poll movement accelerated after last week's upsets as Michigan, Louisville, Duke and Ohio State all lost games, while Tennessee fell out after 31 straight polls.
- Despite preseason expectations, the SEC remained the top conference with nine teams, followed by the Big Ten with seven, and Villanova received votes after a close game on Wednesday.
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Geno Auriemma’s 655th AP Top 25 appearance moves him past Tara VanDerveer
Geno Auriemma broke a tie with Tara VanDerveer for most appearances by a coach in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25 on Monday when UConn was again a unanimous No. 1.
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