Belt game 171 · December 21, 1956
Kentucky takes the belt
Kentucky beat Illinois 91–70 at home to start reign 53 of the College Basketball belt, the 4th for the program.
Illinois had held it since December 16, 1956, with 1 defense over 5 days.
Kentucky held it for 23 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Tulane on January 13, 1957.
53Reign number
4Team's reign
5Defenses
23Days held