Belt game 1,117 · January 8, 1989
Villanova take the belt
Villanova beat Syracuse 75–73 at home to start reign 289 of the College Basketball belt, the 7th for the program.
Syracuse had held it since January 6, 1989, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Villanova held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Seton Hall on January 15, 1989.
289Reign number
7Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held