Belt game 167 · February 15, 1957
Florida take the belt
Florida beat Mississippi State 89–80 at home to start reign 55 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Mississippi State had held it since February 1, 1957, with 2 defenses over 14 days.
Florida held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Vanderbilt on February 22, 1957.
55Reign number
1Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held