Belt game 133 · February 27, 1955
Kentucky take the belt
Kentucky beat Alabama 66–52 at home to start reign 47 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Alabama had held it since February 18, 1955, with 2 defenses over 9 days.
Kentucky held it for 11 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Marquette on March 10, 1955.
47Reign number
3Team's reign
1Defenses
11Days held