Belt game 288 · February 25, 1996
Tennessee take the belt
Tennessee beat Vanderbilt 79–71 (SEC) on the road to start reign 70 of the NCAAW belt, the 9th for the franchise.
Vanderbilt had held it since February 16, 1996, with 2 defenses over 9 days.
Tennessee held it for 269 days and 12 defenses, then lost it to Louisiana Tech on November 20, 1996.
70Reign number
9Team's reign
12Defenses
269Days held