1985–86 Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team Schedule Schedule

| Date_ | Opponent_ | Rank_ | Site | Result_ | Attendance | Record_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/1986* | @ #4 Georgia Tech | #12 | Alexander Memorial Coliseum • Atlanta, GA | W 59-57 | 15148 | 20-8 |
| 3/6/1986 | @ Iowa | #19 | Carver–Hawkeye Arena • Iowa City, IA | L 53-57 | 15450 | 20-9 (10-7) |
| 3/8/1986 | @ Minnesota | #19 | Williams Arena • Minneapolis, MN | W 73-64 | 13608 | 21-9 (11-7) |
| 3/14/1986* | vs. Fairfield | #19 | Charlotte Coliseum • Charlotte, NC , (NCAA Tournament) | W 75-51 | - | 22-9 |
| 3/16/1986* | vs. Alabama | #19 | Charlotte Coliseum • Charlotte, NC , (NCAA Tournament) | L 56-58 | 11325 | 22-10 |