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Hofstra

Took it from Towson, 68–65, on March 9, 2026. Only CAA games count: the conference belt passes to whoever beats the holder in a game between two CAA teams.

1Defenses this reign
248Days held
325Reigns since 1980
854Conference belt games

Next CAA belt game: Sat, January 2, 2027, vs. Stony Brook.

Most days with it

Old Dominion3,707
UNC Wilmington2,017
VCU1,316
James Madison1,267
George Mason1,154
Richmond1,134
Charleston986
Drexel814

Most reigns

William & Mary33
UNC Wilmington33
James Madison30
Old Dominion30
George Mason25
Richmond23
VCU22
Hofstra22

Longest reigns

DrexelJan 12, 2012 – Mar 5, 201215
Old DominionJan 25, 1980 – Feb 17, 198113
NavyJan 9, 1987 – Jan 8, 198813
George MasonJan 29, 1999 – Jan 4, 200010
UNC WilmingtonMar 6, 2016 – Jan 28, 201710
HofstraJan 28, 2023 – Mar 6, 20239
George MasonMar 9, 2008 – Jan 21, 20098
UNC WilmingtonJan 16, 2016 – Feb 18, 20168

Latest title changes

Mar 9, 2026Hofstra beat Towson
Mar 8, 2026Towson beat Charleston
Mar 1, 2026Charleston beat UNC Wilmington
Feb 19, 2026UNC Wilmington beat Monmouth
Feb 5, 2026Monmouth beat Stony Brook
Jan 31, 2026Stony Brook beat Elon
Jan 29, 2026Elon beat William & Mary
Jan 22, 2026William & Mary beat UNC Wilmington
Mar 11, 2025UNC Wilmington beat Delaware
Mar 10, 2025Delaware beat Towson
Mar 9, 2025Towson beat Drexel
Feb 22, 2025Drexel beat Charleston

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