Belt game 630 · January 27, 1978
Indiana take the belt
Indiana beat Michigan State 71–66 at home to start reign 171 of the College Basketball belt, the 5th for the program.
Michigan State had held it since January 11, 1978, with 4 defenses over 16 days.
Indiana held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Michigan State on February 3, 1978.
171Reign number
5Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held