Notre Dame take the belt

Notre Dame beat Purdue 66–38 on the road to start reign 53 of the NCAAW belt, the 2nd for the franchise.

Purdue had held it since December 4, 2011, with 0 defenses over 6 days.

Notre Dame held it for 64 days and 15 defenses, then lost it to West Virginia on February 12, 2012.