Belt game 512 · February 18, 1970
UNLV take the belt
UNLV beat Santa Clara 72–70 at home to start reign 140 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Santa Clara had held it since January 16, 1970, with 6 defenses over 33 days.
UNLV held it for 9 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Pacific on February 27, 1970.
140Reign number
2Team's reign
2Defenses
9Days held