<P> Michigan State , coached by Jud Heathcote , won the national title with a 75 -- 64 victory in the final game over Indiana State , coached by Bill Hodges . Indiana State came into the game without a loss all season , but could n't win their final game . Magic Johnson of Michigan State was named the tournament 's Most Outstanding Player . Michigan State 's victory over Indiana State was its first over a number one ranked team , and remained its only victory over a number one ranked team until 2007 ( Wisconsin ) . </P>
<P> Michigan State , coached by Jud Heathcote , won the national title with a 75 -- 64 victory in the final game over Indiana State , coached by Bill Hodges . Indiana State came into the game without a loss all season , but could n't win their final game . Magic Johnson of Michigan State was named the tournament 's Most Outstanding Player . Michigan State 's victory over Indiana State was its first over a number one ranked team , and remained its only victory over a number one ranked team until 2007 ( Wisconsin ) . </P>
who won the 1979 ncaa men 's basketball championship
who won the 1979 ncaa men 's basketball championship
Michigan State
Michigan State