Belt game 899 · February 18, 1987
Syracuse take the belt
Syracuse beat Providence 90–81 at home to start reign 251 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Providence had held it since February 13, 1987, with 1 defense over 5 days.
Syracuse held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Georgetown on February 21, 1987.
251Reign number
1Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held