A record for 30 Game Winning Seasons (merged)

[TWG236]

With this the their win today, 16 UConn Classes will now have graduated with winning at least 30 games in all four seasons of their basketball career. Some like to talk that some programs have passed UConn, but no program will every break all of the records Geno and Chris have established over their illustrious careers.

 

[Centerstream]

Does UConn have the NCAA record for consecutive 30 win seasons?
If so, which team (active) is next in line?
If not, where do we sit among active streaks?

 

[Aluminny69]

I heard that this is UConn's 28th 30 win season, and no other team has more than 20. I'm guessing that's either Tennessee or Stanford. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Glenn]

Our most recent sub-30 win seasons were in 2019-20 and 2020-21, when the seasons were shortened by Covid. We were 29-3 and 28-2 in those years. Otherwise, you have to go back to 2004-5 to see one--we were 25-8 that year and made it to the Sweet 16. quite impressive

 

[oldude]

While I know all too well that there are much bigger goals ahead for this UConn team, we should never miss yet another opportunity to celebrate the incredible success of UConn WBB.

With their win yesterday the Huskies record this season goes to 30-3. That’s the 28th time a Geno Auriemma coached UConn team reached 30 wins in a season, which is considerably better than whoever the 2nd place team is.

 

[Centerstream]

Our most recent sub-30 win seasons were in 2019-20 and 2020-21, when the seasons were shortened by Covid. We were 29-3 and 28-2 in those years. Otherwise, you have to go back to 2004-5 to see one--we were 25-8 that year and made it to the Sweet 16. quite impressive

I would think that the Covid seasons earn an asterisk seeing that a possible 6 games were not played in 19-20 and in 20-21, teams could cancel games due to Covid.
I guess I need to do some deeper digging to find out the consecutive streaks. UConn should be easy to find out, other teams, probably not.

 

[Centerstream]

Does UConn have the NCAA record for consecutive 30 win seasons?
If so, which team (active) is next in line?
If not, where do we sit among active streaks?
Our most recent sub-30 win seasons were in 2019-20 and 2020-21, when the seasons were shortened by Covid. We were 29-3 and 28-2 in those years. Otherwise, you have to go back to 2004-5 to see one--we were 25-8 that year.
I would think that the Covid seasons earn an asterisk seeing that a possible 6 games were not played in 19-20 and in 20-21, teams could cancel games due to Covid.
I guess I need to do some deeper digging to find out the consecutive streaks. UConn should be easy to find out, other teams, probably not.

 

[oldude]

For the record, TN is 2nd with 21 x 30 win seasons. Stanford is 3rd with 18. On the men’s side Kansas leads the way with 16.

 

[MSGRET]

Currently there are 5 teams that have won 30 or more games this season, TCU 31-3, Texas 31-3, UCLA 30-2, UConn 30-3 and SC 30-3. 42 additional teams could get to 30 wins, needing anywhere from 1 win to running the table in the NCAA Tournament.

 

[Centerstream]

For the record, TN is 2nd with 21 x 30 win seasons. Stanford is 3rd with 18. On the men’s side Kansas leads the way with 16.

If TN's record is currently active, they have 22 wins this season, so they won't reach 30. And Stanford can't come close to 30 seeing that they are currently at 16 wins.

 

[Geew1992]

If TN's record is currently active, they have 22 wins this season, so they won't reach 30. And Stanford can't come close to 30 seeing that they are currently at 16 wins.

I don't think it's consecutive.

 

[NycUcWbbFan]

Does UConn have the NCAA record for consecutive 30 win seasons?
If so, which team (active) is next in line?
If not, where do we sit among active streaks?
Our most recent sub-30 win seasons were in 2019-20 and 2020-21, when the seasons were shortened by Covid. We were 29-3 and 28-2 in those years. Otherwise, you have to go back to 2004-5 to see one--we were 25-8 that year.
I would think that the Covid seasons earn an asterisk seeing that a possible 6 games were not played in 19-20 and in 20-21, teams could cancel games due to Covid.
I guess I need to do some deeper digging to find out the consecutive streaks. UConn should be easy to find out, other teams, probably not.

Top Records for 30-win Seasons:

• Based on SRCBB-kept records starting from 1984;
• NCAAT started in 1982.

Most 30-win seasons ¥:

• (1) UConn (28 of last 32)
• (2) Tennessee (19 of last 38)
• (3) Stanford (18 of last 36)
• (4) Louisiana Tech (15 of last 44)
• (5) Notre Dame (11&1 of last 29)
• (?) Duke (10&1 of last 25)
• (?) Baylor (10&1 of last 21)

Most consecutive 30-win seasons ¥:

• (1) UConn (14 (2005-2018))
• (2) Notre Dame (9 (2010-2018))
• (2) Baylor (9 (2010-2018))
• (4) Stanford (7 (2007-2013))
• (4) Duke (7 (2000-2006))
• (6) Tennessee (6 (2002-2007))
• (6) Louisiana Tech (6 (1995-2000))

Active most consecutive 30-win seasons ¥:

• (1) UConn (4)
• (1) South Carolina (4)
• (?) LSU (0 or 3 &1)
• (?) NC State (0 or 2&1)
• (?) Texas (2)

¥ TOP NCAA D1 WBB PROGRAMS &0 : 30-WIN RECORDS

• &0: Based on NCAAT results points system
• &1: 2024 30-win season possible pending NCAAT

• 1. UConn : TOTAL: 28 of last 32 | CONSECUTIVE: 14 (2005 to 2018) | ACTIVE: 4 |
• 2. Tennessee : TOTAL: 19 of last 38 | CONSECUTIVE: 6 (2002 to 2007) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 3. Stanford : TOTAL: 18 of last 36 | CONSECUTIVE: 7 (2007 to 2013) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 4. Louisiana Tech : TOTAL: 15 of last 44 | CONSECUTIVE: 6 (1995 to 2000) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 5. Notre Dame : TOTAL: 11&1 of last 29 | CONSECUTIVE: 9 (2010 to 2018) | ACTIVE: 0&1 |
• 6. Georgia : TOTAL: 3 of last 42 | CONSECUTIVE: 1 (1999 to 1999) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 7. Texas : TOTAL: 9 of last 44 | CONSECUTIVE: 3 (1985 to 1987) | ACTIVE: 2 |
• 8. Maryland : TOTAL: 7 of last 20 | CONSECUTIVE: 3 (2014 to 2016) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 9. LSU : TOTAL: 7&1 of last 23 | CONSECUTIVE: 4 (2004 to 2007) | ACTIVE: 0 or 3 &1 |
• 10. (Tie) Duke : TOTAL: 10&1 of last 25 | CONSECUTIVE: 7 (2000 to 2006) | ACTIVE: 0&1 |
• 10. (Tie) North Carolina : TOTAL: 6&1 of last 32 | CONSECUTIVE: 4 (2004 to 2007) | ACTIVE: 0&1 |
• 12. Baylor : TOTAL: 10&1 of last 21 | CONSECUTIVE: 9 (2010 to 2018) | ACTIVE: 0&1 |
• 13. South Carolina : TOTAL: 8 of last 11 | CONSECUTIVE: 4 (2021 to 2024) | ACTIVE: 4 |
• 14. Purdue : TOTAL: 3 of last 27 | CONSECUTIVE: 1 (2006) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 15. NC State : TOTAL: 2&1 of last 4 | CONSECUTIVE: 1&1 (2023 to 2023) | ACTIVE: 0 or 2 &1 |
• 16. Louisville : TOTAL: 4 of last 17 | CONSECUTIVE: 2 (2017 to 2018) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 17. Vanderbilt : TOTAL: 2 of last 33 | CONSECUTIVE: 1 (2001) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 18. Virginia : TOTAL: 2 of last 35 | CONSECUTIVE: 2 (1991 to 1992) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 19. (Tie) Iowa : TOTAL: 2 of last 3 | CONSECUTIVE: 2 (2022 to 2023) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 19. (Tie) Ohio State : TOTAL: 2&1 of last 21 | CONSECUTIVE: 1 (2009) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 21. Rutgers : TOTAL: 1 of last 39 | CONSECUTIVE: 1 (1986) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 22. Old Dominion : TOTAL: 3 of last 41 | CONSECUTIVE: 1 (2007) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 23. Penn State : TOTAL: 1 of last 26 | CONSECUTIVE: 1 (1999) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 24. USC : TOTAL: 2&1 of last 43 | CONSECUTIVE: 1 (1985) | ACTIVE: 0&1 |
• 25. Auburn : TOTAL: 4 of last 39 | CONSECUTIVE: 3 (1986 to 1988) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 26. Oklahoma : TOTAL: 3&1 of last 24 | CONSECUTIVE: 1 (2008) | ACTIVE: 0&1 |
• 27. Texas Tech : TOTAL: 3 of last 33 | CONSECUTIVE: 1 (1998) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 28. Mississippi : TOTAL: 0 of last 44 | CONSECUTIVE: 0 (0) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 29. Texas A&M : TOTAL: 1 of last 15 | CONSECUTIVE: 1 (2010) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 30. Long Beach State : TOTAL: 2 of last 39 | CONSECUTIVE: 1 (1988) | ACTIVE: 0 |
• 31. UCLA : TOTAL: 1 of last 1 | CONSECUTIVE: 1 (2024) | ACTIVE: 1 |
• 32. Washington : TOTAL: 0 of last 0 | CONSECUTIVE: 0 (0) | ACTIVE: 0 |

 

[Centerstream]

As I have previously posted, the two Covid seasons should be exempted(*) because games were canceled and one NCAA Tournament was canceled.
So we are at 18* consecutive active seasons.

But I appreciate the effort from everyone on this.

 

[JavaMan]

Does UConn have the NCAA record for consecutive 30 win seasons?
If so, which team (active) is next in line?
If not, where do we sit among active streaks?
...

I wanted to check AI on this. Here is what ChatGPT had to offer, in about 3 seconds btw:

"Yes, the University of Connecticut (UConn) women's basketball team holds the NCAA Division I record for the most consecutive 30-win seasons, achieving this milestone for 14 straight seasons from 2005–06 to 2018–19.
en.wikipedia.org

As of the 2024–25 season, UConn has recorded its fourth consecutive 30-win season, matching the current active streak held by the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.
ctinsider.com

Therefore, both UConn and South Carolina currently share the longest active streak of consecutive 30-win seasons in NCAA Division I women's basketball, each with four seasons.