DePaul take the belt

DePaul beat Louisiana Tech 70–67 at home to start reign 72 of the NCAAW belt, the 1st for the franchise.

Louisiana Tech had held it since November 20, 1996, with 1 defense over 24 days.

DePaul held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Auburn on December 18, 1996.