Belt game 77 · February 20, 1953
Xavier take the belt
Xavier beat Louisville 80–74 at home to start reign 30 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Louisville had held it since February 13, 1953, with 1 defense over 7 days.
Xavier held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Dayton on February 21, 1953.
30Reign number
2Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held