Belt game 1,235 · December 25, 1998
Louisville take the belt
Louisville beat Kentucky 83–74 at home to start reign 341 of the College Basketball belt, the 15th for the program.
Kentucky had held it since March 27, 1998, with 6 defenses over 273 days.
Louisville held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Michigan State on January 1, 1999.
341Reign number
15Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held