UConn took the lineal College Basketball belt on November 6, 2026, beating Michigan 85–77 at home. It is reign 744 in the belt's history and the 16th for the program.
Michigan had held it since April 4, 2026: 216 days and 2 defenses.
UConn last held the belt in 2024–25, 711 days before this one; that reign lasted 240 days with 6 defenses.
1 defense so far. The next defense: vs. Ohio State on November 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET (TNT).
The game
UConn Claims College Basketball Belt with 85-77 Win Over Michigan UConn captured the College Basketball Belt with an 85-77 victory over Michigan at TD Garden in a neutral-site showdown. The Huskies seized control early, building a 43-30 halftime advantage before holding off a second-half push from the Wolverines to secure the lineal championship.