Belt game 883 · November 20, 1982
St. John's take the belt
St. John's beat North Carolina 78–74 on a neutral floor to start reign 219 of the College Basketball belt, the 3rd for the program.
North Carolina had held it since March 26, 1982, with 1 defense over 239 days.
St. John's held it for 55 days and 13 defenses, then lost it to Boston College on January 14, 1983.
219Reign number
3Team's reign
13Defenses
55Days held