Belt game 279 · January 22, 1996
Tennessee take the belt
Tennessee beat Louisiana Tech 77–72 at home to start reign 66 of the NCAAW belt, the 8th for the franchise.
Louisiana Tech had held it since November 19, 1995, with 5 defenses over 64 days.
Tennessee held it for 13 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Ole Miss on February 4, 1996.
66Reign number
8Team's reign
1Defenses
13Days held