Belt game 209 · March 20, 1959 · postseason
California take the belt
California beat West Virginia 71–70 at home to start reign 67 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
West Virginia had held it since March 19, 1959, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
California held it for 287 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to USC on January 1, 1960.
67Reign number
1Team's reign
7Defenses
287Days held