Belt game 710 · December 27, 1976
Alabama take the belt
Alabama beat Western Michigan 83–74 at home to start reign 167 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Western Michigan had held it since December 13, 1976, with 1 defense over 14 days.
Alabama held it for 25 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Tennessee on January 21, 1977.
167Reign number
3Team's reign
5Defenses
25Days held