The College Basketball Belt · still waiting
Oakland vs. the belt
4Belt games
0–4Record vs. holders
2000First shot
2026Latest shot
Oakland has played 4 belt games and never taken the College Basketball belt: the first chance came on November 18, 2000, the latest on November 2, 2026.
Holders faced most often: Michigan State (2), Syracuse (1), Michigan (1).
The closest calls
| Date | Game | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2017 | Michigan State beat Oakland 86–73 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Michigan beat Oakland 84–68 | 16 |
| Dec 22, 2009 | Syracuse beat Oakland 92–60 | 32 |
| Nov 18, 2000 | Michigan State beat Oakland 97–61 | 36 |