Belt game 1,221 · February 20, 1998
NC State take the belt
NC State beat North Carolina 86–72 on the road to start reign 336 of the College Basketball belt, the 8th for the program.
North Carolina had held it since January 23, 1998, with 6 defenses over 28 days.
NC State held it for 5 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Clemson on February 25, 1998.
336Reign number
8Team's reign
0Defenses
5Days held