Belt game 985 · February 2, 1990
Michigan State take the belt
Michigan State beat Purdue 64–53 on the road to start reign 281 of the College Basketball belt, the 4th for the program.
Purdue had held it since January 12, 1990, with 5 defenses over 21 days.
Michigan State held it for 48 days and 11 defenses, then lost it to Georgia Tech on March 22, 1990.
281Reign number
4Team's reign
11Defenses
48Days held