Belt game 1,068 · March 29, 1987 · postseason
Indiana take the belt
Indiana beat Syracuse 74–73 at home to start reign 273 of the College Basketball belt, the 8th for the program.
Syracuse had held it since March 20, 1987, with 1 defense over 9 days.
Indiana held it for 251 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Kentucky on December 5, 1987.
273Reign number
8Team's reign
2Defenses
251Days held