Belt game 257 · March 18, 1960 · postseason
Ohio State take the belt
Ohio State beat California 75–55 on a neutral floor to start reign 71 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
California had held it since January 3, 1960, with 18 defenses over 75 days.
Ohio State held it for 371 days and 26 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati on March 24, 1961.
71Reign number
2Team's reign
26Defenses
371Days held