1958 NCAA University Division basketball championship game

The 1958 NCAA University Division Basketball Championship Game was the finals of the 1958 NCAA University Division basketball tournament and it determined the national champion for the 1957-58 NCAA University Division men's basketball season. The game was played on March 22, 1958, at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. It featured the independent Seattle Chieftains, and the Kentucky Wildcats of the Southeastern Conference.

1958 NCAA Tournament Championship Game
National championship game
Seattle Chieftains Kentucky Wildcats
Independent SEC
(23-7) (22-6)
72 84
Head coach:
John Castellani
Head coach:
Adolph Rupp
1st half2nd half Total
Seattle Chieftains 3933 72
Kentucky Wildcats 3648 84
DateMarch 22, 1958
VenueFreedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky
MVPElgin Baylor, Seattle
Attendance18,803
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