UConn Women's Basketball Wins 32nd Conference Title

Coach Geno Auriemma celebrates the team's latest regular-season conference championship.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The UConn women's basketball team clinched their 32nd regular-season conference title with a win over Georgetown. Head coach Geno Auriemma, who has led the Huskies to 12 national championships, described the celebratory confetti shower as "robust" and said the achievement still holds excitement for players who are experiencing it for the first time.

Why it matters

UConn's women's basketball program has been a dominant force in college basketball for decades under Auriemma's leadership. This latest conference title adds to the team's impressive legacy and cements their status as one of the most successful collegiate athletic programs of all time.

The details

The Huskies defeated Georgetown 84-52 on Thursday to wrap up the Big East regular season championship, the 32nd conference title of Auriemma's storied career. Despite the program's sustained excellence, the veteran coach still recognizes the significance of the achievement for his current players, many of whom are experiencing it for the first time.

  • UConn won the Big East regular season title on February 27, 2026.

The players

Geno Auriemma

The Hall of Fame head coach of the UConn women's basketball team, who has led the Huskies to 12 national championships, 24 Final Four appearances, 30 conference tournament titles, and 32 regular season conference titles over his legendary career.

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What they’re saying

“They promised a robust confetti shower and I thought they delivered. It was very robust, to use their words.”

— Geno Auriemma, Head Coach, UConn Women's Basketball (SNY)

“It doesn't matter how many conference championships you've won. There's a lot of excitement for those kids who have never experienced this before. That's what makes it fun.”

— Geno Auriemma, Head Coach, UConn Women's Basketball (SNY)

What’s next

The Huskies will now turn their attention to the Big East Tournament and their pursuit of a national championship, which would be their 13th under Auriemma's leadership.

The takeaway

UConn's women's basketball dynasty under Geno Auriemma continues to make history, as the Huskies' latest conference title adds to their unparalleled legacy of sustained excellence at the highest level of college basketball.