Belt game 36 · March 29, 1987 · NCAA tournament
Tennessee take the belt
Tennessee beat Louisiana Tech 67–44 (NCAA Tournament - Championship) on a neutral floor to start reign 5 of the NCAAW belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
Louisiana Tech had held it since March 27, 1987, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Tennessee held it for 255 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Texas on December 9, 1987.
5Reign number
2Team's reign
3Defenses
255Days held