Belt game 1,246 · February 8, 1999
Purdue take the belt
Purdue beat Indiana 86–81 on the road to start reign 345 of the College Basketball belt, the 5th for the program.
Indiana had held it since February 2, 1999, with 0 defenses over 6 days.
Purdue held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Michigan State on February 15, 1999.
345Reign number
5Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held