Belt game 107 · January 22, 1954
La Salle take the belt
La Salle beat NC State 83–78 on the road to start reign 37 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
NC State had held it since January 15, 1954, with 1 defense over 7 days.
La Salle held it for 22 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Temple on February 13, 1954.
37Reign number
1Team's reign
3Defenses
22Days held