Iowa State take the belt

Iowa State beat Kansas 55–53 on the road to start reign 82 of the NCAAW belt, the 2nd for the franchise.

Kansas had held it since January 23, 1999, with 5 defenses over 24 days.

Iowa State held it for 11 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Baylor on February 27, 1999.