Belt game 279 · February 23, 1962
Niagara take the belt
Niagara beat St. Bonaventure 83–69 at home to start reign 78 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
St. Bonaventure had held it since February 11, 1962, with 1 defense over 12 days.
Niagara held it for 343 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Providence on February 1, 1963.
78Reign number
1Team's reign
7Defenses
343Days held