Auburn take the belt

Auburn beat DePaul 63–60 on the road to start reign 73 of the Women's College Basketball belt, the 4th for the program.

DePaul had held it since December 14, 1996, with 0 defenses over 4 days.

Auburn held it for 11 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to George Mason on December 29, 1996.