DePaul take the belt

DePaul beat Louisville 79–78 on the road to start reign 76 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.

Louisville had held it since January 26, 1962, with 0 defenses over 11 days.

DePaul held it for 5 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to St. Bonaventure on February 11, 1962.