Belt game 869 · March 1, 1986
Duke take the belt
Duke beat North Carolina 82–74 at home to start reign 243 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
North Carolina had held it since February 25, 1986, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Duke held it for 29 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Louisville on March 30, 1986.
243Reign number
3Team's reign
5Defenses
29Days held