Belt game 902 · January 31, 1983
Pittsburgh take the belt
Pittsburgh beat St. John's 72–71 at home to start reign 223 of the College Basketball belt, the 4th for the program.
St. John's had held it since January 21, 1983, with 2 defenses over 10 days.
Pittsburgh held it for 10 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Villanova on February 10, 1983.
223Reign number
4Team's reign
2Defenses
10Days held