North Carolina take the belt

North Carolina beat UConn 71–65 at home to start reign 14 of the NCAAW belt, the 1st for the franchise.

UConn had held it since April 4, 2004, with 2 defenses over 231 days.

North Carolina held it for 14 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Penn State on December 5, 2004.