Belt game 1,579 · March 9, 2008
Drake take the belt
Drake beat Illinois State 79–49 at home to start reign 457 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Illinois State had held it since February 24, 2008, with 4 defenses over 14 days.
Drake held it for 12 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Western Kentucky on March 21, 2008.
457Reign number
1Team's reign
0Defenses
12Days held