Belt game 284 · March 24, 1961 · postseason
Cincinnati take the belt
Cincinnati beat Ohio State 70–65 at home to start reign 72 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Ohio State had held it since March 18, 1960, with 26 defenses over 371 days.
Cincinnati held it for 268 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Wichita State on December 17, 1961.
72Reign number
1Team's reign
4Defenses
268Days held