Belt game 51 · February 1, 1952
Northwestern take the belt
Northwestern beat Michigan State 86–76 at home to start reign 23 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Michigan State had held it since January 20, 1952, with 1 defense over 12 days.
Northwestern held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Notre Dame on February 3, 1952.
23Reign number
1Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held
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