Baylor take the belt

Baylor beat Iowa State 70–68 at home to start reign 83 of the Women's College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.

Iowa State had held it since February 16, 1999, with 2 defenses over 11 days.

Baylor held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Missouri on March 2, 1999.