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Belt game 157 · December 21, 1956

Kentucky take the belt

Kentucky beat Illinois 91–70 at home to start reign 52 of the College Basketball belt, the 5th for the program.

Illinois had held it since December 16, 1956, with 1 defense over 5 days.

Kentucky held it for 23 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Tulane on January 13, 1957.

52Reign number
5Team's reign
3Defenses
23Days held

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