Belt game 1,466 · April 2, 2005 · postseason
North Carolina take the belt
North Carolina beat Michigan State 87–71 at home to start reign 413 of the College Basketball belt, the 13th for the program.
Michigan State had held it since March 25, 2005, with 1 defense over 8 days.
North Carolina held it for 241 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Illinois on November 29, 2005.
413Reign number
13Team's reign
4Defenses
241Days held
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