Belt game 1,979 · March 3, 2018
Michigan take the belt
Michigan beat Michigan State 75–64 on a neutral floor to start reign 584 of the College Basketball belt, the 8th for the program.
Michigan State had held it since January 31, 2018, with 8 defenses over 31 days.
Michigan held it for 30 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Villanova on April 2, 2018.
584Reign number
8Team's reign
6Defenses
30Days held