Belt game 712 · January 16, 1981
Alabama take the belt
Alabama beat Kentucky 59–55 at home to start reign 194 of the College Basketball belt, the 5th for the program.
Kentucky had held it since January 2, 1981, with 3 defenses over 14 days.
Alabama held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Florida on January 23, 1981.
194Reign number
5Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held