Purdue take the belt

Purdue beat Texas A&M 60–51 at home to start reign 52 of the NCAAW belt, the 2nd for the franchise.

Texas A&M had held it since April 3, 2011, with 7 defenses over 245 days.

Purdue held it for 6 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Notre Dame on December 10, 2011.