Belt game 1,314 · February 21, 2001
Ohio State take the belt
Ohio State beat Illinois 63–61 at home to start reign 365 of the College Basketball belt, the 4th for the program.
Illinois had held it since February 16, 2001, with 0 defenses over 5 days.
Ohio State held it for 15 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Iowa on March 8, 2001.
365Reign number
4Team's reign
2Defenses
15Days held