Belt game 206 · March 12, 1959 · postseason
Louisville take the belt
Louisville beat Kentucky 76–61 on a neutral floor to start reign 65 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Kentucky had held it since February 20, 1959, with 2 defenses over 20 days.
Louisville held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to West Virginia on March 19, 1959.
65Reign number
2Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held