Belt game 480 · March 30, 2001 · NCAA tournament
Notre Dame take the belt
Notre Dame beat UConn 90–75 (NCAA Tournament - National Semifinal) on a neutral floor to start reign 96 of the NCAAW belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
UConn had held it since March 5, 2001, with 5 defenses over 25 days.
Notre Dame held it for 236 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Colorado State on November 21, 2001.
96Reign number
2Team's reign
2Defenses
236Days held