Belt game 697 · March 7, 1980 · postseason
Missouri take the belt
Missouri beat Notre Dame 87–84 at home to start reign 188 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Notre Dame had held it since February 26, 1980, with 1 defense over 10 days.
Missouri held it for 6 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to LSU on March 13, 1980.
188Reign number
3Team's reign
0Defenses
6Days held