Belt game 784 · March 2, 1979
Wisconsin take the belt
Wisconsin beat Michigan State 83–81 at home to start reign 190 of the College Basketball belt, the 4th for the program.
Michigan State had held it since January 31, 1979, with 9 defenses over 30 days.
Wisconsin held it for 277 days and 1 defense, then lost it to DePaul on December 4, 1979.
190Reign number
4Team's reign
1Defenses
277Days held