Belt game 635 · February 15, 1978
Purdue take the belt
Purdue beat Michigan State 99–80 at home to start reign 173 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Michigan State had held it since February 3, 1978, with 2 defenses over 12 days.
Purdue held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota on February 17, 1978.
173Reign number
2Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held