Belt game 227 · March 19, 1959 · postseason
West Virginia take the belt
West Virginia beat Louisville 94–79 on a neutral floor to start reign 67 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Louisville had held it since March 12, 1959, with 1 defense over 7 days.
West Virginia held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to California on March 20, 1959.
67Reign number
2Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held
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