Belt game 719 · February 6, 1981
North Texas take the belt
North Texas beat Saint Louis 96–72 at home to start reign 198 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Saint Louis had held it since February 3, 1981, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
North Texas held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Southern Miss on February 13, 1981.
198Reign number
1Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held