Belt game 653 · January 3, 1979
Illinois take the belt
Illinois beat Indiana 65–61 on the road to start reign 182 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Indiana had held it since December 15, 1978, with 2 defenses over 19 days.
Illinois held it for 9 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Ohio State on January 12, 1979.
182Reign number
3Team's reign
2Defenses
9Days held