Belt game 1,621 · April 6, 2009 · postseason
North Carolina take the belt
North Carolina beat Michigan State 89–72 at home to start reign 476 of the College Basketball belt, the 14th for the program.
Michigan State had held it since April 4, 2009, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
North Carolina held it for 228 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Syracuse on November 20, 2009.
476Reign number
14Team's reign
4Defenses
228Days held
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