Belt game 1,278 · February 18, 2000
Miami take the belt
Miami beat UConn 63–57 on the road to start reign 353 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
UConn had held it since February 13, 2000, with 0 defenses over 5 days.
Miami held it for 20 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to St. John's on March 9, 2000.
353Reign number
3Team's reign
4Defenses
20Days held