Tulane take the belt

Tulane beat Ole Miss 83–82 on the road to start reign 44 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.

Ole Miss had held it since January 16, 1955, with 0 defenses over 12 days.

Tulane held it for 21 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Alabama on February 18, 1955.