Belt game 416 · December 22, 1966
Villanova take the belt
Villanova beat New Mexico State 54–42 at home to start reign 114 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
New Mexico State had held it since December 16, 1966, with 0 defenses over 6 days.
Villanova held it for 5 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Princeton on December 27, 1966.
114Reign number
2Team's reign
0Defenses
5Days held