Dayton take the belt

Dayton beat Canisius 70–43 at home to start reign 28 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.

Canisius had held it since February 6, 1953, with 0 defenses over 1 days.

Dayton held it for 6 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Louisville on February 13, 1953.