Belt game 858 · January 3, 1982
Houston take the belt
Houston beat Rice 63–61 at home to start reign 207 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Rice had held it since December 29, 1981, with 0 defenses over 5 days.
Houston held it for 8 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Texas on January 11, 1982.
207Reign number
1Team's reign
1Defenses
8Days held