Belt game 1,962 · January 7, 2018
Ohio State take the belt
Ohio State beat Michigan State 80–64 at home to start reign 581 of the College Basketball belt, the 6th for the program.
Michigan State had held it since November 26, 2017, with 10 defenses over 42 days.
Ohio State held it for 18 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Penn State on January 25, 2018.
581Reign number
6Team's reign
5Defenses
18Days held