Belt game 267 · December 17, 1961
Wichita State take the belt
Wichita State beat Cincinnati 52–51 at home to start reign 72 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Cincinnati had held it since March 24, 1961, with 4 defenses over 268 days.
Wichita State held it for 19 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Bradley on January 5, 1962.
72Reign number
1Team's reign
2Defenses
19Days held
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