Belt game 1,404 · January 1, 1997
UNLV take the belt
UNLV beat San José State 71–63 on the road to start reign 388 of the College Basketball belt, the 4th for the program.
San José State had held it since December 26, 1996, with 1 defense over 6 days.
UNLV held it for 9 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Hawai'i on January 10, 1997.
388Reign number
4Team's reign
2Defenses
9Days held