Belt game 1,090 · February 19, 1988
Alabama take the belt
Alabama beat LSU 72–59 at home to start reign 279 of the College Basketball belt, the 5th for the program.
LSU had held it since February 5, 1988, with 3 defenses over 14 days.
Alabama held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Ole Miss on February 23, 1988.
279Reign number
5Team's reign
0Defenses
4Days held