Belt game 307 · December 29, 1996
George Mason take the belt
George Mason beat Auburn 58–55 on a neutral floor to start reign 74 of the Women's College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Auburn had held it since December 18, 1996, with 3 defenses over 11 days.
George Mason held it for 12 days and 1 defense, then lost it to James Madison on January 10, 1997.
74Reign number
1Team's reign
1Defenses
12Days held