Belt game 836 · March 16, 1985 · postseason
Villanova take the belt
Villanova beat Michigan 59–55 on a neutral floor to start reign 233 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Michigan had held it since January 16, 1985, with 15 defenses over 59 days.
Villanova held it for 254 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Lamar on November 25, 1985.
233Reign number
3Team's reign
6Defenses
254Days held