Belt game 390 · March 1, 1968
NC State take the belt
NC State beat South Carolina 55–54 on the road to start reign 102 of the College Basketball belt, the 1st for the program.
South Carolina had held it since February 27, 1968, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
NC State held it for 287 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Indiana on December 13, 1968.
102Reign number
1Team's reign
1Defenses
287Days held