Belt game 721 · February 13, 1981
Southern Miss take the belt
Southern Miss beat North Texas 87–71 at home to start reign 199 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
North Texas had held it since February 6, 1981, with 1 defense over 7 days.
Southern Miss held it for 16 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Tulane on March 1, 1981.
199Reign number
1Team's reign
2Defenses
16Days held
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