Belt game 769 · January 12, 1979
Ohio State take the belt
Ohio State beat Illinois 69–66 on the road to start reign 188 of the College Basketball belt, the 5th for the program.
Illinois had held it since January 10, 1979, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Ohio State held it for 19 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Michigan State on January 31, 1979.
188Reign number
5Team's reign
4Defenses
19Days held