Belt game 624 · January 6, 1978
Illinois take the belt
Illinois beat Indiana 65–64 on the road to start reign 169 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Indiana had held it since December 13, 1977, with 6 defenses over 24 days.
Illinois held it for 5 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Michigan State on January 11, 1978.
169Reign number
2Team's reign
0Defenses
5Days held