Belt game 968 · April 2, 1989 · postseason
Michigan take the belt
Michigan beat Seton Hall 80–79 at home to start reign 278 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Seton Hall had held it since March 31, 1989, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Michigan held it for 280 days and 8 defenses, then lost it to Indiana on January 7, 1990.
278Reign number
3Team's reign
8Defenses
280Days held