Belt game 725 · March 5, 1981
Cincinnati take the belt
Cincinnati beat Tulane 67–66 at home to start reign 201 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Tulane had held it since March 1, 1981, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Cincinnati held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Louisville on March 7, 1981.
201Reign number
3Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held