NC State take the belt

NC State beat South Carolina 54–46 on the road to start reign 84 of the NCAAW belt, the 2nd for the franchise.

South Carolina had held it since November 30, 2019, with 27 defenses over 369 days.

NC State held it for 56 days and 8 defenses, then lost it to Virginia Tech on January 28, 2021.