Belt game 1,033 · November 28, 1986
Northeastern take the belt
Northeastern beat Louisville 88–84 on a neutral floor to start reign 264 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Louisville had held it since March 30, 1986, with 0 defenses over 243 days.
Northeastern held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Iowa on November 30, 1986.
264Reign number
1Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held