Belt game 860 · February 1, 1986
NC State take the belt
NC State beat Kentucky 54–51 at home to start reign 238 of the College Basketball belt, the 5th for the program.
Kentucky had held it since January 10, 1986, with 6 defenses over 22 days.
NC State held it for 11 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Maryland on February 12, 1986.
238Reign number
5Team's reign
3Defenses
11Days held