Belt game 1,491 · February 15, 2006
Illinois take the belt
Illinois beat Northwestern 63–47 at home to start reign 420 of the College Basketball belt, the 7th for the program.
Northwestern had held it since February 8, 2006, with 1 defense over 7 days.
Illinois held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Michigan on February 21, 2006.
420Reign number
7Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held