Belt game 332 · March 30, 1997 · NCAA tournament
Tennessee take the belt
Tennessee beat Old Dominion 68–59 (NCAA Tournament - Championship (Cincinnati) on a neutral floor to start reign 77 of the NCAAW belt, the 10th for the franchise.
Old Dominion had held it since January 17, 1997, with 20 defenses over 72 days.
Tennessee held it for 595 days and 40 defenses, then lost it to Purdue on November 15, 1998.
77Reign number
10Team's reign
40Defenses
595Days held