Belt game 1,438 · December 12, 1997
Michigan takes the belt
Michigan beat Duke 81–73 at home to start reign 399 of the College Basketball belt, the 7th for the program.
Duke had held it since November 27, 1997, with 4 defenses over 15 days.
Michigan held it for 24 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Indiana on January 5, 1998.
399Reign number
7Team's reign
5Defenses
24Days held