Belt game 75 · February 13, 1953
Louisville take the belt
Louisville beat Dayton 69–63 on the road to start reign 29 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Dayton had held it since February 7, 1953, with 0 defenses over 6 days.
Louisville held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Xavier on February 20, 1953.
29Reign number
1Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held