Belt game 69 · January 16, 1953
Eastern Kentucky take the belt
Eastern Kentucky beat Western Kentucky 78–69 at home to start reign 23 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Western Kentucky had held it since December 19, 1952, with 1 defense over 28 days.
Eastern Kentucky held it for 9 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Xavier on January 25, 1953.
23Reign number
1Team's reign
0Defenses
9Days held
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