Belt game 331 · March 30, 1997 · postseason
Tennessee take the belt
Tennessee beat Old Dominion 68–59 on a neutral floor to start reign 77 of the Women's College Basketball belt, the 10th for the program.
Old Dominion had held it since January 17, 1997, with 20 defenses over 72 days.
Tennessee held it for 595 days and 40 defenses, then lost it to Purdue on November 15, 1998.
77Reign number
10Team's reign
40Defenses
595Days held