Belt game 868 · February 25, 1986
North Carolina take the belt
North Carolina beat Virginia 85–79 at home to start reign 242 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Virginia had held it since February 21, 1986, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
North Carolina held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Duke on March 1, 1986.
242Reign number
3Team's reign
0Defenses
4Days held
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