Belt game 1,185 · February 3, 1997
South Carolina take the belt
South Carolina beat Kentucky 84–79 at home to start reign 322 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Kentucky had held it since January 25, 1997, with 2 defenses over 9 days.
South Carolina held it for 8 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Georgia on February 11, 1997.
322Reign number
3Team's reign
1Defenses
8Days held
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