UConn take the belt

UConn beat Notre Dame 89–71 on the road to start reign 81 of the NCAAW belt, the 11th for the franchise.

Notre Dame had held it since March 30, 2018, with 8 defenses over 247 days.

UConn held it for 32 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Baylor on January 3, 2019.