Belt game 1,238 · January 5, 1999
Wisconsin take the belt
Wisconsin beat Michigan State 66–51 at home to start reign 343 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Michigan State had held it since January 1, 1999, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Wisconsin held it for 28 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Indiana on February 2, 1999.
343Reign number
2Team's reign
6Defenses
28Days held