Belt game 36 · March 6, 1951
Pennsylvania take the belt
Pennsylvania beat Penn State 61–58 at home to start reign 17 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Penn State had held it since March 2, 1951, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Pennsylvania held it for 290 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Notre Dame on December 21, 1951.
17Reign number
1Team's reign
5Defenses
290Days held