UConn take the belt

UConn beat Stanford 61–35 on the road to start reign 63 of the NCAAW belt, the 7th for the franchise.

Stanford had held it since November 16, 2012, with 8 defenses over 43 days.

UConn held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Notre Dame on January 5, 2013.