Belt game 579 · February 28, 2004
Villanova take the belt
Villanova beat UConn 59–56 at home to start reign 111 of the NCAAW belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
UConn had held it since February 5, 2004, with 6 defenses over 23 days.
Villanova held it for 8 days and 1 defense, then lost it to West Virginia on March 7, 2004.
111Reign number
2Team's reign
1Defenses
8Days held