This streak would continue as the Lady Vols made it to the title game only to lose to the Huskies again, 73–68. During the season, Summitt earned her 800th win, 76–57 over DePaul, and was the fastest coach to reach this milestone.
This sequence would persist as the Lady Vols reached the championship game only to fall short against the Huskies once more, 73–68. Throughout the season, Summitt achieved her 800th victory, 76–57 over DePaul, and became the quickest coach to attain this milestone.