Belt game 979 · January 12, 1990
Purdue take the belt
Purdue beat Indiana 81–79 on the road to start reign 280 of the College Basketball belt, the 4th for the program.
Indiana had held it since January 7, 1990, with 1 defense over 5 days.
Purdue held it for 21 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Michigan State on February 2, 1990.
280Reign number
4Team's reign
5Defenses
21Days held