Belt game 917 · March 24, 1983 · postseason
Georgia take the belt
Georgia beat St. John's 70–67 at home to start reign 229 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
St. John's had held it since March 11, 1983, with 2 defenses over 13 days.
Georgia held it for 8 days and 1 defense, then lost it to NC State on April 1, 1983.
229Reign number
1Team's reign
1Defenses
8Days held