Belt game 67 · December 19, 1952
Western Kentucky take the belt
Western Kentucky beat Saint Joseph's 88–83 on the road to start reign 22 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Saint Joseph's had held it since December 5, 1952, with 2 defenses over 14 days.
Western Kentucky held it for 28 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Eastern Kentucky on January 16, 1953.
22Reign number
1Team's reign
1Defenses
28Days held
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