Belt game 103 · March 18, 1954 · postseason
La Salle take the belt
La Salle beat Penn State 69–54 at home to start reign 39 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Penn State had held it since March 12, 1954, with 0 defenses over 6 days.
La Salle held it for 278 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Kentucky on December 21, 1954.
39Reign number
2Team's reign
4Defenses
278Days held