Belt game 906 · March 20, 1987 · postseason
Providence take the belt
Providence beat Georgetown 88–73 on a neutral floor to start reign 253 of the College Basketball belt, the 5th for the program.
Georgetown had held it since February 21, 1987, with 5 defenses over 27 days.
Providence held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Syracuse on March 27, 1987.
253Reign number
5Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held