Rutgers take the belt

Rutgers beat West Virginia 61–51 on the road to start reign 10 of the NCAAW belt, the 1st for the franchise.

West Virginia had held it since March 7, 2004, with 0 defenses over 1 days.

Rutgers held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston College on March 9, 2004.