Belt game 262 · March 24, 1961 · postseason
Cincinnati take the belt
Cincinnati beat Ohio State 70–65 at home to start reign 71 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Ohio State had held it since March 18, 1960, with 24 defenses over 371 days.
Cincinnati held it for 268 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Wichita State on December 17, 1961.
71Reign number
2Team's reign
4Defenses
268Days held