Finishing a season undefeated is tough. The feat is so challenging that only 10 NCAA Division I women's basketball teams have gone unbeaten since the NCAA began governing women's sports in 1981-82.
Five programs have accomplished a perfect season: Baylor, UConn, Tennessee, Texas and most recently, South Carolina during the 2023-24 campaign. The Huskies have six undefeated seasons, while Baylor, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas each have one.
Here's a look at the 10 top teams:
2023-24 | South Carolina Gamecocks | (38-0) | NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player: Kamilla Kardoso
2015-16 | UConn Huskies | (38-0) | MOP: Breanna Stewart
2013-14 | UConn Huskies | (40-0) | MOP: Breanna Stewart
2011-12 | Baylor Bears | (40-0) | MOP: Brittney Griner
2009-10 | UConn Huskies | (39-0) | MOP: Maya Moore
2008-09 | UConn Huskies | (39-0) | MOP: Tina Charles
2001-02 | UConn Huskies | (39-0) | MOP: Swin Cash
1997-98 | Tennessee Lady Volunteers | (39-0) | MOP: Chamique Holdsclaw
1994-95 | UConn Huskies | (35-0) | MOP: Rebecca Lobo
1985-86 | Texas Longhorns | (34-0) | MOP: Clarissa Davis
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