SI:AM | UConn Women Undefeated Again

The Huskies were hardly challenged en route to a 31–0 season.

DAN GARTLAND Good morning, I'm Dan Gartland. I'm back from my post-Olympics hibernation. While I was gone, we published the latest in my Stadium Wonders video series. This one covers Hinchliffe Stadium in New Jersey, one of the few remaining ballparks used for Negro Leagues baseball.  In today's SI:AM: 🦁 What NFL teams can learn from the Lions ⛰️ Rockies try to solve a puzzle 🏈 Offensive linemen to watch Huskies cruise into March David Butler II/Imagn Images The UConn women's basketball team just wrapped up one of the greatest regular seasons in program history—even by the Huskies' lofty standards.  With an 85–49 win over St. John's on Sunday, UConn completed a 31–0 regular season, the 11th time the Huskies have entered tournament time unbeaten. Seven out of their previous 10 undefeated regular seasons have ended with national championships.  But UConn has rarely been as dominant as it has been this season. The Huskies have an average margin of victory of 37.8 points per game, the third highest in NCAA women's history. The top two spots belong to the 2014–15 UConn team (40.6 points per game) and '15–16 Huskies (39.7).  The only time UConn even came close to losing this season was all the way back on Nov. 21, when it squeaked past Michigan, 72–69. Every other Huskies win this season has come by at least 13 points, including 27 games where UConn won by at least 25 points. No other team in the nation has more than 19 games with a margin of victory that large. The Huskies won 14 games by at least 40 points and six games by at least 50.  CONTINUE DAN'S COLUMN ON SI Join the SI College Basketball Newsletter SI's college basketball newsletter delivers insider reporting and can't-miss stories on the biggest moments from across the country. From weekly previews to in-depth features, it's your essential guide to staying ahead in the world of NCAA hoops. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE Kirby Lee/Imagn Images The best of Sports Illustrated Albert Breer explains that teams should copy the Lions' 2023 approach in April's draft, plus what's next for Maxx Crosby, Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray and Kirk Cousins. Daniel Flick gives insights on which offensive linemen to pay attention to during the NFL Draft process. Stephnie Apstein reveals that the Rockies' new braintrust is adopting a long-overdue approach to determining how best to leverage the franchise's unique home field. Shane Lowry lost a three-stroke lead with two holes left, which opened the door for Nico Echavarria to win for the third time on the PGA Tour, Max Schreiber writes. Get the print edition of Sports Illustrated delivered to your door. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE! Brad Penner/Imagn Images 👀 The top five ... … things I saw yesterday:  5. Chet Holmgren's pump fake that sent Dwight Powell to the floor.  4. A pair of impressive alley-oops from Austin Reaves.  3. Lionel Messi's free-kick goal against Orlando City. He then taunted the Orlando sideline by asking if anyone wanted his autograph.  2. Audi Crooks's 41 points for Iowa State against Kansas State. It was her fifth 40-point game of her career, tying Brittney Griner's Big 12 record.  1. Victor Wembanyama's vicious dunk all over OG Anunoby.  The best of SI Video Before he became the Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant was a young American kid growing up in Italian basketball towns far removed from the NBA spotlight. This Sports Illustrated documentary returns to those communities to examine the little-known European chapter of his life. Join the SI Boxing Newsletter Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix provides a weekly spotlight, featuring in-depth reporting and sharp commentary, on the biggest fights and stories inside the ring. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE W We may receive compensation for some links to products and services included in this email. Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. 625 Broadway, 10th floor New York, NY. 10012 You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the SI:AM newsletter. You can unsubscribe here  . Privacy Policy – Terms & Conditions © 2026 Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. All betting and gambling content included in the SI:AM newsletter is intended for individuals 21+ (18+ in DC, KY, NH, RI, and WY). Betting and gambling content, including picks and predictions, are based on individual commentators' opinions and we do not guarantee any success or profits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or texting 800GAM. Click this link to view the newsletter in your browser.