Belt game 1,195 · March 15, 1997 · postseason
Texas take the belt
Texas beat Coppin State 82–81 on a neutral floor to start reign 327 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Coppin State had held it since March 13, 1997, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Texas held it for 5 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Louisville on March 20, 1997.
327Reign number
2Team's reign
0Defenses
5Days held