Belt game 164 · February 1, 1957
Mississippi State take the belt
Mississippi State beat Tulane 85–72 at home to start reign 54 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Tulane had held it since January 13, 1957, with 2 defenses over 19 days.
Mississippi State held it for 14 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Florida on February 15, 1957.
54Reign number
1Team's reign
2Defenses
14Days held
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