Belt game 243 · January 15, 2009
Minnesota take the belt
Minnesota beat Ohio State 59–56 on the road to start reign 42 of the NCAAW belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
Ohio State had held it since December 21, 2008, with 4 defenses over 25 days.
Minnesota held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Purdue on January 22, 2009.
42Reign number
2Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held