March Madness 2025: Women's NCAA Tournament Consecutive Appearances Record
Explore the top NCAA women's basketball programs with the most consecutive tournament appearances. Dive into the history and current streaks as March Madness 2025 kicks off.

Women's NCAA Tournament Consecutive Appearances
The excitement of March Madness is back, and it's time to celebrate the women's basketball teams that have consistently dominated the NCAA tournament. Here's a detailed look at the programs with the most consecutive appearances and the longest active streaks.
Most Consecutive Tournament Appearances
- 42: Tennessee (1982 to 2024)
- 36: Stanford (1988 to 2024)
- 35: UConn (1989 to 2024)
- 25: Louisiana Tech (1982 to 2011)
- 24: Notre Dame (1996 to 2019)
- 21: Virginia (1984 to 2005)
- 21: Duke (1995 to 2015)
- 20: Georgia (1995 to 2014)
- 20: Baylor (2004 to 2024)
- 19: Oklahoma (2000 to 2018)
- 17: DePaul (2003 to 2019)
- 17: Old Dominion (1992 to 2008)
- 16: Texas Tech (1990 to 2005)
- 16: Purdue (1994 to 2009)
- 15: SFA (1988 to 2002)
- 14: Texas A&M (2006 to 2021)
Longest Active Streaks
- 42: Tennessee (1982 to 2024)
- 36: Stanford (1988 to 2024)
- 35: UConn (1989 to 2024)
- 20: Baylor (2004 to 2024)
- 13: Louisville (2011 to 2024)
- 13: Maryland (2011 to 2024)
- 12: South Carolina (2012 to 2024)
- 11: Florida State (2013 to 2024)
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For the latest updates, standings, and stats, visit ESPN's women's college basketball page.
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