Belt game 748 · February 5, 1982
Ole Miss take the belt
Ole Miss beat Alabama 79–69 at home to start reign 209 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Alabama had held it since January 29, 1982, with 1 defense over 7 days.
Ole Miss held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Kentucky on February 9, 1982.
209Reign number
3Team's reign
0Defenses
4Days held