Belt game 768 · January 10, 1979
Illinois take the belt
Illinois beat Michigan State 57–55 at home to start reign 187 of the College Basketball belt, the 4th for the program.
Michigan State had held it since December 30, 1978, with 2 defenses over 11 days.
Illinois held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Ohio State on January 12, 1979.
187Reign number
4Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held