Belt game 897 · February 13, 1987
Providence take the belt
Providence beat St. John's 79–78 on the road to start reign 250 of the College Basketball belt, the 4th for the program.
St. John's had held it since February 5, 1987, with 1 defense over 8 days.
Providence held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Syracuse on February 18, 1987.
250Reign number
4Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held