Belt game 656 · January 12, 1979
Ohio State take the belt
Ohio State beat Illinois 69–66 on the road to start reign 183 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Illinois had held it since January 3, 1979, with 2 defenses over 9 days.
Ohio State held it for 19 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Michigan State on January 31, 1979.
183Reign number
3Team's reign
4Defenses
19Days held