Belt game 52 · February 3, 1952
Notre Dame take the belt
Notre Dame beat Northwestern 75–69 on the road to start reign 24 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Northwestern had held it since February 1, 1952, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Notre Dame held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Marquette on February 6, 1952.
24Reign number
2Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held