Belt game 636 · February 17, 1978
Minnesota take the belt
Minnesota beat Purdue 79–72 at home to start reign 174 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Purdue had held it since February 15, 1978, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Minnesota held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Ohio State on February 22, 1978.
174Reign number
2Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held