Belt game 1,023 · March 1, 1986
Duke take the belt
Duke beat North Carolina 82–74 at home to start reign 262 of the College Basketball belt, the 5th for the program.
North Carolina had held it since February 25, 1986, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Duke held it for 29 days and 8 defenses, then lost it to Louisville on March 30, 1986.
262Reign number
5Team's reign
8Defenses
29Days held