Belt game 78 · February 21, 1953
Dayton take the belt
Dayton beat Xavier 81–63 at home to start reign 31 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Xavier had held it since February 20, 1953, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Dayton held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Villanova on February 23, 1953.
31Reign number
2Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held