The 1995 UConn vs. Tennessee game was groundbreaking in women’s basketball, as it symbolized a shift from established power dynamics to the rise of new contenders. UConn's 77-66 victory marked the beginning of their historic 35-0 season and elevated women’s basketball visibility, especially with its televised coverage by ESPN. Players and fans experienced a euphoric atmosphere that showcased the growing passion for the sport. It became a defining moment that underlined the potential of women's college basketball and set the stage for future developments in the league.
"The people were still there. Like, singing 'R-E-S-P-E-C-T.' It was like a party no one wanted to leave," Lobo told ESPN.
"The energy in the building -- everything about it made it feel like the magnitude that it ended up being," Lobo said.
"It was billed as the first meeting between a traditional powerhouse and an up-and-coming program -- it ended up being one of the most important games in women's basketball history."
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