Belt game 1,563 · February 16, 2001
Illinois take the belt
Illinois beat Indiana 67–61 on the road to start reign 432 of the College Basketball belt, the 9th for the program.
Indiana had held it since February 2, 2001, with 2 defenses over 14 days.
Illinois held it for 5 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Ohio State on February 21, 2001.
432Reign number
9Team's reign
0Defenses
5Days held