Belt game 495 · January 7, 2002
New Orleans take the belt
New Orleans beat Tulane 76–69 at home to start reign 101 of the NCAAW belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Tulane had held it since December 29, 2001, with 2 defenses over 9 days.
New Orleans held it for 19 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Florida International on January 26, 2002.
101Reign number
1Team's reign
3Defenses
19Days held