On Tuesday night the University of Connecticut women's basketball team became soul owner of the longest winning streak in Division I college basketball history. It's an accomplishment that many thought would never happen.
Their 89th victory in a row looked similar to many others along the way, as they blew out another overmatched opponent in 20th ranked Florida State. The final score was 93-62.
With the win, Geno Auriemma and UConn wiped away a record that stood for nearly 40 years. John Wooden's UCLA Bruins won 88 straight games from 1971-1974.
"I don't want my team to compare themselves to anyone," UConn coach Geno Auriemma said afterward. "I'm not John Wooden and this isn't UCLA. This is Connecticut and that's good enough."
During the winning streak UConn has beaten their opponents mercilessly. They've won games by an average greater than 30 points per contest, and have claimed the last two NCAA national titles.
Their 89th victory in a row looked similar to many others along the way, as they blew out another overmatched opponent in 20th ranked Florida State. The final score was 93-62.
With the win, Geno Auriemma and UConn wiped away a record that stood for nearly 40 years. John Wooden's UCLA Bruins won 88 straight games from 1971-1974.
"I don't want my team to compare themselves to anyone," UConn coach Geno Auriemma said afterward. "I'm not John Wooden and this isn't UCLA. This is Connecticut and that's good enough."
During the winning streak UConn has beaten their opponents mercilessly. They've won games by an average greater than 30 points per contest, and have claimed the last two NCAA national titles.
It's safe to say that we've had a chance to witness college basketball at it's best during the last 2 1/2 years. Mya Moore and the Lady Huskies didn't ask for respect, nor did they rest on previous successes, but what they did do was make all of us stop and take notice of a marvelous accomplishment obtained through hard work and dedication. Their dynasty is one for that will live on forever, and that should be remembered for it's utter dominance and competitive grace.
Congrats to the Lady Huskies!
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