Belt game 161 · January 13, 1957
Tulane take the belt
Tulane beat Kentucky 68–60 at home to start reign 53 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Kentucky had held it since December 21, 1956, with 3 defenses over 23 days.
Tulane held it for 19 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Mississippi State on February 1, 1957.
53Reign number
2Team's reign
2Defenses
19Days held