Belt game 1,019 · February 14, 1986
Clemson take the belt
Clemson beat Maryland 70–60 at home to start reign 259 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Maryland had held it since February 12, 1986, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Clemson held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Virginia on February 21, 1986.
259Reign number
3Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held