Belt game 1,350 · February 16, 2002
Maryland take the belt
Maryland beat Duke 87–73 at home to start reign 373 of the College Basketball belt, the 5th for the program.
Duke had held it since January 12, 2002, with 9 defenses over 35 days.
Maryland held it for 20 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to NC State on March 8, 2002.
373Reign number
5Team's reign
5Defenses
20Days held