Belt game 373 · January 8, 1965
Michigan takes the belt
Michigan beat Illinois 89–83 at home to start reign 101 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Illinois had held it since January 3, 1965, with 0 defenses over 5 days.
Michigan held it for 58 days and 12 defenses, then lost it to Ohio State on March 7, 1965.
101Reign number
1Team's reign
12Defenses
58Days held