Belt game 788 · April 3, 1983 · postseason
NC State take the belt
NC State beat Houston 54–52 on a neutral floor to start reign 222 of the College Basketball belt, the 4th for the program.
Houston had held it since April 1, 1983, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
NC State held it for 257 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Louisville on December 16, 1983.
222Reign number
4Team's reign
2Defenses
257Days held