Belt game 698 · March 13, 1980 · postseason
LSU take the belt
LSU beat Missouri 68–63 at home to start reign 189 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Missouri had held it since March 7, 1980, with 0 defenses over 6 days.
LSU held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Louisville on March 15, 1980.
189Reign number
3Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held