Belt game 791 · December 16, 1983
Louisville take the belt
Louisville beat NC State 83–79 on the road to start reign 223 of the College Basketball belt, the 10th for the program.
NC State had held it since April 3, 1983, with 2 defenses over 257 days.
Louisville held it for 42 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Marquette on January 27, 1984.
223Reign number
10Team's reign
6Defenses
42Days held