Belt game 1,493 · February 21, 2006
Michigan take the belt
Michigan beat Illinois 72–64 at home to start reign 421 of the College Basketball belt, the 6th for the program.
Illinois had held it since February 15, 2006, with 1 defense over 6 days.
Michigan held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Ohio State on February 25, 2006.
421Reign number
6Team's reign
0Defenses
4Days held