Belt game 740 · January 8, 1982
Tennessee take the belt
Tennessee beat Kentucky 70–66 at home to start reign 207 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Kentucky had held it since December 7, 1981, with 5 defenses over 32 days.
Tennessee held it for 21 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Alabama on January 29, 1982.
207Reign number
3Team's reign
5Defenses
21Days held