Belt game 999 · December 15, 1985
LSU takes the belt
LSU beat Lamar 74–57 on the road to start reign 254 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Lamar had held it since November 25, 1985, with 2 defenses over 20 days.
LSU held it for 24 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Alabama on January 8, 1986.
254Reign number
3Team's reign
6Defenses
24Days held