Belt game 625 · January 11, 1978
Michigan State take the belt
Michigan State beat Illinois 82–70 on the road to start reign 170 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Illinois had held it since January 6, 1978, with 0 defenses over 5 days.
Michigan State held it for 16 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Indiana on January 27, 1978.
170Reign number
1Team's reign
4Defenses
16Days held
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