Belt game 1,018 · February 12, 1986
Maryland take the belt
Maryland beat NC State 67–66 on the road to start reign 258 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
NC State had held it since February 1, 1986, with 3 defenses over 11 days.
Maryland held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Clemson on February 14, 1986.
258Reign number
3Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held