Belt game 716 · January 21, 1977
Tennessee take the belt
Tennessee beat Alabama 102–93 at home to start reign 168 of the College Basketball belt, the 2nd for the program.
Alabama had held it since December 27, 1976, with 5 defenses over 25 days.
Tennessee held it for 9 days and 1 defense, then lost it to UCLA on January 30, 1977.
168Reign number
2Team's reign
1Defenses
9Days held