Belt game 12 · December 29, 1986
Texas take the belt
Texas beat Tennessee 88–74 (Orange Bowl Classic) on a neutral floor to start reign 3 of the NCAAW belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
Tennessee had held it since December 14, 1986, with 3 defenses over 15 days.
Texas held it for 88 days and 22 defenses, then lost it to Louisiana Tech on March 27, 1987.
3Reign number
2Team's reign
22Defenses
88Days held