Belt game 644 · March 18, 1978 · postseason
Duke take the belt
Duke beat Villanova 90–72 at home to start reign 179 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Villanova had held it since March 16, 1978, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Duke held it for 8 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Kentucky on March 26, 1978.
179Reign number
2Team's reign
1Defenses
8Days held