Belt game 818 · November 22, 1980
DePaul take the belt
DePaul beat Louisville 86–80 at home to start reign 196 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Louisville had held it since March 15, 1980, with 2 defenses over 252 days.
DePaul held it for 48 days and 12 defenses, then lost it to Old Dominion on January 9, 1981.
196Reign number
2Team's reign
12Defenses
48Days held