Belt game 875 · March 30, 1986 · postseason
Louisville take the belt
Louisville beat Duke 72–69 on a neutral floor to start reign 244 of the College Basketball belt, the 11th for the program.
Duke had held it since March 1, 1986, with 5 defenses over 29 days.
Louisville held it for 257 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to DePaul on December 12, 1986.
244Reign number
11Team's reign
3Defenses
257Days held