Belt game 996 · November 25, 1985
Lamar take the belt
Lamar beat Villanova 78–59 at home to start reign 253 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Villanova had held it since March 31, 1985, with 2 defenses over 239 days.
Lamar held it for 20 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to LSU on December 15, 1985.
253Reign number
1Team's reign
2Defenses
20Days held