Belt game 905 · February 10, 1983
Villanova take the belt
Villanova beat Pittsburgh 78–65 at home to start reign 224 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Pittsburgh had held it since January 31, 1983, with 2 defenses over 10 days.
Villanova held it for 18 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Syracuse on February 28, 1983.
224Reign number
3Team's reign
5Defenses
18Days held