[2] With their championship win, Texas completed the first undefeated season (34-0) since the NCAA began sponsoring women's basketball in 1982.

[3] James Madison opened their regular season with a game against Virginia, which the Cavaliers won by 14 points, 71–57.

The JMU Dukes then held Virginia to only a single field goal for the rest of the half and took an eleven-point lead at halftime.

The two teams would play roughly evenly in the second half, with Virginia only managing to reduce the lead by two points.

Not only did the team earn another top national ranking, but they entered the NCAA Tournament knowing that if they reached the Final Four, they would have the home court advantage with the final games scheduled for their own Frank Erwin Center.

In the regional semi-finals, played at the home court of Western Kentucky University, the Hilltoppers stymied the Longhorn's hopes with a 92–90 victory.

[6] The Texas team won their first game easily, then continued to the regional, this time on their home court.

They dispatched Oklahoma easily, then struggled against Mississippi, who were trying to prevent the team from a Final Four yet again.

This time, Texas prevailed and beat Mississippi by three points to head to their first NCAA Final Four.

Cheryl Miller was the best player at USC, and had led the team to the national championship in 1984.

In contrast, Texas' Clarissa Davis came off the bench to score 25 and earn Most Outstanding Player honors.

USC's Cynthia Cooper scored 27 points, and Texas won the national championship 97–81 to complete the first undefeated season in NCAA history.