Belt game 881 · March 26, 1982 · postseason
North Carolina take the belt
North Carolina beat Houston 68–63 on a neutral floor to start reign 218 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
Houston had held it since March 20, 1982, with 0 defenses over 6 days.
North Carolina held it for 239 days and 1 defense, then lost it to St. John's on November 20, 1982.
218Reign number
3Team's reign
1Defenses
239Days held
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