Geno Auriemma tied Tara VanDerveer for the most appearances in the AP Top 25 women's basketball poll, a milestone reached when UConn remained No. 1 on Monday. The Huskies head coach now shares the record for most weeks ranked in the Top 25, marking another achievement in his storied career.

Auriemma's consistent success has kept UConn at the forefront of women's college basketball for decades. The program's dominance under his leadership has resulted in numerous championships and sustained excellence, making this poll appearance record a testament to his coaching legacy. VanDerveer, who coaches at Stanford, previously held the record alone.

This achievement highlights the sustained excellence of both programs and their respective coaches. As the season progresses, Auriemma will look to surpass VanDerveer and set a new standard for longevity in the rankings. The AP poll remains a key barometer of success in college basketball, and this milestone underscores UConn's continued prominence in the sport.