Belt game 287 · February 1, 1963
Providence take the belt
Providence beat Niagara 102–78 on the road to start reign 79 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Niagara had held it since February 23, 1962, with 7 defenses over 343 days.
Providence held it for 315 days and 12 defenses, then lost it to DePaul on December 13, 1963.
79Reign number
1Team's reign
12Defenses
315Days held