Belt game 289 · December 17, 1961
Wichita State take the belt
Wichita State beat Cincinnati 52–51 at home to start reign 73 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 11 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Bowling Green on December 28, 1961.
73Reign number
1Team's reign
2Defenses
11Days held
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