Last Losers

The undefeateds, for now

AS OF SUNDAY there were only six undefeated Division I basketball teams—the fewest at this point in a season since 2002. The mix includes dark horse contenders (Baylor, Creighton, Gonzaga), a pair of SoCal surprises (UCLA, USC) and the defending champ (Villanova). Where do these fast starts rank in school history, and when might these teams lose? Let the jinxes commence.

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TEAM	RECORD	BEST SINCE	FINISH THAT YEAR	NEXT NAIL-BITER
Villanova	11--0	2014--15 (13--0)	Round of 32	@ Creighton (12/31)
UCLA	12--0	2006--07 (14--0)	Final Four	@ Oregon (12/28)
Baylor	11--0	2011--12 (17--0)	Elite Eight	@ West Virginia (1/10)
Gonzaga	11--0	Never done it	N/A	St. Mary's (1/14)
Creighton	11--0	2003--04 (12--0)	NIT	Seton Hall (12/28)
USC	10--0	1970--71 (16--0)	No postseason	@ Oregon (12/30)