The 2003/2004 Lady Vols basketball season was a memorable one for the program, with several key moments that marked the team's success. One of the highlights of the season came in a halftime ceremony during a game against Louisiana Tech, when Tamika Catchings' No. 24 jersey was retired. Catchings was a four-time WBCA All-American and four-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist who played for the Lady Vols from 1997 to 2001. Her jersey now hangs in Thompson-Boling Arena alongside other legends of the program.

On the court, the Lady Vols had another dominant season, going undefeated in SEC play with a 14-0 record. This victory over LSU in the regular season finale secured the team's seventh straight SEC regular season trophy, a record in the conference. The Lady Vols had an impressive 95-3 record in conference games during this remarkable run, which began during the 1997-98 season.