The Big Ten Conference began sponsoring women's basketball during the 1982âÂÂ83 basketball season. In February 1982 during the 1981âÂÂ82 season, the conference held a tournament at Michigan State in which Ohio State defeated Illinois 69âÂÂ66 in the championship game. The conference has listed this in some publications as a regular season championship.
Bold indicates an outright championship.
^ Indicates forfeited games and championships by Ohio State.