Belt game 1,066 · March 20, 1987 · postseason
Syracuse take the belt
Syracuse beat North Carolina 79–75 on a neutral floor to start reign 272 of the College Basketball belt, the 5th for the program.
North Carolina had held it since March 13, 1987, with 1 defense over 7 days.
Syracuse held it for 9 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Indiana on March 29, 1987.
272Reign number
5Team's reign
1Defenses
9Days held