History of Notre Dame–UConn women's basketball rivalry in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 29, 2026

The Notre Dame–UConn women's basketball rivalry is a prominent series between the UConn Huskies and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. They have played 56 times, with UConn holding a significant 40-16 lead. Their matchups include eight NCAA Tournament games and two NCAA Championship encounters, highlighting the high stakes and competitive nature of this college rivalry.

1989: UConn Big East Tournament Appearance

In 1989, UConn began a streak of 23 appearances in the title game of the Big East tournament.

2001: Notre Dame National Championship

In 2001, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish won a National Championship.

April 2011: Notre Dame Winning Streak Against UConn

Starting in April 2011, Notre Dame began a period where they won seven out of eight matchups with UConn.

2011: Start of Season

From the start of the 2011-2012 season, UConn only had 15 losses.

2012: Start of Season

From the start of the 2011-2012 season, UConn only had 15 losses.

March 2013: Notre Dame Losing Streak Against UConn

In March 2013, Notre Dame's successful run against UConn ended with a loss in the 2013 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament, despite beating them three times during the regular season that year.

2013: UConn Big East Tournament Appearance

In 2013, UConn concluded a streak of 23 appearances in the title game of the Big East tournament, while Notre Dame also concluded seven appearances in the same time period.

2014: UConn vs Notre Dame National Championship

In 2014, UConn and Notre Dame, both undefeated, played in the national championship game, marking the first time two undefeated teams met in the title game in NCAA Division I basketball history for both men and women. UConn won that game handily.

2018: Notre Dame Defeats UConn in NCAA Semifinals

In 2018, Notre Dame defeated UConn in the semifinals of the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament, ending a seven-game winning streak by UConn.