Belt game 450 · February 14, 1971
Eastern Kentucky take the belt
Eastern Kentucky beat Murray State 82–81 at home to start reign 130 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Murray State had held it since January 17, 1971, with 5 defenses over 28 days.
Eastern Kentucky held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Western Kentucky on February 21, 1971.
130Reign number
2Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held
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