Belt game 661 · January 31, 1979
Michigan State take the belt
Michigan State beat Ohio State 84–79 at home to start reign 184 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Ohio State had held it since January 12, 1979, with 4 defenses over 19 days.
Michigan State held it for 30 days and 9 defenses, then lost it to Wisconsin on March 2, 1979.
184Reign number
3Team's reign
9Defenses
30Days held
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