NYU's women's basketball team has etched its name in Division III history by securing its 82nd consecutive victory, breaking a 25-year-old record held by rival Washington University of St. Louis. The Violets (20-0) defeated Carnegie Mellon 69-58 on Sunday, with Caroline Peper leading the charge by scoring 27 points in the milestone game.

The victory carries special significance for head coach Meg Barber, who was a player at NYU when Washington University was racking up its historic winning streak. Barber's team now stands alone atop the Division III record books, though they still trail UConn's NCAA record of 111 consecutive wins. The Violets have dominated their opponents this season, with Sunday's game marking the closest any team has come to defeating them during this historic run.

NYU's path to the record wasn't easy, as they built a double-digit lead in the third quarter only to see Carnegie Mellon close within five points late in the fourth. Key contributions from Brooke Batchelor and Zahra Alexander helped seal the victory. With the record now in hand, the team shifts focus to their ultimate goals: winning a fifth straight UAA Conference title and third consecutive national championship.

Quick Fact: NYU's 82-game winning streak broke the previous Division III record of 81 wins set by Washington University from 1998-2001.