The Women's College Basketball Belt · reign 224
UCLA
Took the belt from South Carolina, 79–51, on April 5, 2026. Still holding.
3Defenses
222Days
4thReign for the program
+20Closest call · Nov 2, 2026
29.3Average winning margin
36thLongest of 224 reigns, by days
83rdMost defenses of 224 reigns
The latest defense
UCLA beat Arizona 76–44 on November 12, 2026.
UCLA Routs Arizona 76-44, Retains Women's College Basketball Belt UCLA successfully defended the Women's College Basketball Belt with a commanding 76-44 victory over Arizona at Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins controlled the game from start to finish, building a comfortable lead through three quarters before cruising to the 32-point win in the fourth.
Defended against
LehighUC IrvineArizona
The seasons
- 2025–26: UConn had the best record (34–0–0); they won the national title while holding the belt; 1 belt game of this reign; the belt changed hands 2 times that season.
- 2026–27: 3 belt games of this reign.
Reign leaders
Most points for UCLA across the 3 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sienna Betts | 32 | 3 |
| 2 | Elina Aarnisalo | 23 | 2 |
| 3 | Gabriela Jaquez | 21 | 1 |
| 4 | Donovyn Hunter | 20 | 2 |
| 5 | KK Bransford | 20 | 2 |