Belt game 81 · December 1, 1953
Purdue take the belt
Purdue beat Valparaiso 83–64 at home to start reign 34 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
Valparaiso had held it since March 6, 1953, with 0 defenses over 270 days.
Purdue held it for 13 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Butler on December 14, 1953.
34Reign number
1Team's reign
2Defenses
13Days held