UConn Women’s Basketball Team Fuels Windfall for School Finances

The Connecticut Huskies celebrate after winning the National Championship of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament in Tampa in 2025.Photographer: Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

The University of Connecticut women’s basketball team is a powerhouse for both March Madness tournaments and the school athletic department’s bottom line.

As the Huskies prepare to defend their 2025 championship and pursue a 13th national trophy, newly released bond documents show that the team’s season last year brought in enough cash to help offset a dip in athletic revenues.