Belt game 745 · February 8, 1978
UTEP take the belt
UTEP beat Arizona State 63–51 at home to start reign 179 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Arizona State had held it since February 3, 1978, with 0 defenses over 5 days.
UTEP held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Arizona on February 10, 1978.
179Reign number
2Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held