Belt game 1,022 · February 25, 1986
North Carolina take the belt
North Carolina beat Virginia 85–79 at home to start reign 261 of the College Basketball belt, the 4th for the program.
Virginia had held it since February 21, 1986, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
North Carolina held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Duke on March 1, 1986.
261Reign number
4Team's reign
0Defenses
4Days held
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