Belt game 671 · March 2, 1979
Wisconsin take the belt
Wisconsin beat Michigan State 83–81 at home to start reign 185 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Michigan State had held it since January 31, 1979, with 9 defenses over 30 days.
Wisconsin held it for 277 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to DePaul on December 4, 1979.
185Reign number
1Team's reign
0Defenses
277Days held