Belt game 70 · November 27, 1988
Tennessee take the belt
Tennessee beat Louisiana Tech 76–74 (Hawaii Wahine Classic - final (OT) on a neutral floor to start reign 12 of the NCAAW belt, the 3rd for the franchise.
Louisiana Tech had held it since April 3, 1988, with 2 defenses over 238 days.
Tennessee held it for 40 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Auburn on January 6, 1989.
12Reign number
3Team's reign
2Defenses
40Days held