Belt game 778 · February 16, 1983
SE Louisiana take the belt
SE Louisiana beat Nicholls 83–64 at home to start reign 217 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Nicholls had held it since January 26, 1983, with 3 defenses over 21 days.
SE Louisiana held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Tulane on February 22, 1983.
217Reign number
2Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held