NYU Violets on Brink of Division III Winning Streak Record

Coach Meg Barber leads team to 80 consecutive wins, two away from breaking Washington University's mark.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The NYU women's basketball team, led by coach Meg Barber, is on the verge of breaking the Division III record for longest winning streak. The Violets have won 80 consecutive games and are just two wins away from surpassing the record of 81 set by Washington University of St. Louis from 1998-2001. The team will have a chance to tie the record on Friday against Case Western University and break it on Sunday against Carnegie Mellon.

Why it matters

Meg Barber was a player for the Violets when Washington University was approaching the Division III winning streak record, so breaking that mark would hold special meaning for her. The Violets' sustained excellence over the past several seasons, including two consecutive national championships, has made them one of the premier programs in Division III basketball.

The details

The Violets' closest game this season was a one-point win over Carnegie Mellon last Sunday. During their 80-game winning streak, only two other teams have come within single digits of defeating them. The team has had to manage the pressure and nerves that come with being so close to the record, meeting with a mental performance coach earlier this week.

  • The Violets will have a chance to tie the record on Friday, February 14, 2026 when they visit Case Western University.
  • The Violets will have a chance to break the record on Sunday, February 16, 2026 when they play at Carnegie Mellon.

The players

Meg Barber

The head coach of the NYU women's basketball team, who was a player for the Violets when rival Washington University was approaching the Division III winning streak record.

Caroline Peper

A senior on the NYU team, she is the only player on the roster who has lost a game in college, when the Violets were beaten by Transylvania in the Elite Eight of the Division III NCAA Tournament during her freshman year.

Yasmene Clark

A junior forward on the NYU team, she misses practice once a week due to classes at the Brooklyn campus, but the coaching staff works with her to get in individual work.

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What they’re saying

“When I think about it being a fan of this program and not just the coach of this program, I would be excited to pass (Washington University) just because of what it represented to me as a player here. Knowing how hard it is to do in the league that we're in. I have an alumni group that blows up after every game.”

— Meg Barber, Head Coach, NYU Women's Basketball (wbal.com)

“Keeping the streak going wasn't one of our goals coming into the season. I honestly don't think any of us were really aware of it before this past weekend. But, you know, this streak isn't really what defines our team. It's more of, you know, the end goal, which is, again, another national championship.”

— Caroline Peper, Senior, NYU Women's Basketball (wbal.com)

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