Belt game 1,032 · March 30, 1986 · postseason
Louisville take the belt
Louisville beat Duke 72–69 on a neutral floor to start reign 263 of the College Basketball belt, the 5th for the program.
Duke had held it since March 1, 1986, with 8 defenses over 29 days.
Louisville held it for 243 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Northeastern on November 28, 1986.
263Reign number
5Team's reign
0Defenses
243Days held