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

| Date_ | Opponent_ | Rank_ | Site | Result_ | Attendance | Record_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8/1986 | @ #2 Michigan | #18 | Crisler Arena • Ann Arbor, MI | L 59-61 | 13609 | 10-4 (1-2) |
| 1/12/1986 | @ Michigan State | #18 | Jenison Fieldhouse • East Lansing, MI | L 51-58 | 7912 | 10-5 (1-3) |
| 1/16/1986 | vs. Wisconsin | #NR | Assembly Hall • Champaign, IL | W 73-54 | 12829 | 11-5 (2-3) |
| 1/18/1986 | vs. Northwestern | #NR | Assembly Hall • Champaign, IL | W 72-46 | 13891 | 12-5 (3-3) |
| 1/23/1986 | @ Ohio State | #NR | St. John Arena • Columbus, OH | W 67-65 | 13071 | 13-5 (4-3) |
| 1/25/1986 | @ Indiana | #NR | Assembly Hall • Bloomington, IN | L 69-71 | 17128 | 13-6 (4-4) |
| 2/2/1986 | vs. Purdue | #NR | Assembly Hall • Champaign, IL | W 80-68 | 16412 | 14-6 (5-4) |