NYU women’s basketball team sets Division III record with its 82nd consecutive win

NYU now stands alone atop the Division III women’s basketball record book with 82 consecutive victories.

The Violets (20-0) beat Carnegie Mellon 69-58 on Sunday to break a tie with rival Washington University of St. Louis, which won 81 games in a row from 1998-2001.

“Thrilled we beat Wash U for that record,” NYU coach Meg Barber said in a phone interview after the victory. “I’m a competitive person and wildly respect this league and to have any type of streak is incredible.”