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

| Date_ | Opponent_ | Rank_ | Site | Result_ | Attendance | Record_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/1985* | vs. Tennessee | #10 | Mabee Center • Tulsa, OK | L 51-54 | 12700 | 5-2 |
| 12/14/1985* | vs. Houston | #10 | Assembly Hall • Champaign, IL | W 102-92 | 15564 | 6-2 |
| 12/21/1985* | vs. Missouri | #15 | St. Louis Arena • St. Louis, MO , (Braggin` Rights) | W 67-55 | 13106 | 7-2 |
| 12/23/1985* | vs. Howard | #15 | Assembly Hall • Champaign, IL | W 67-55 | 10043 | 8-2 |
| 12/30/1985* | vs. Iowa State | #16 | Rosemont Horizon • Rosemont, IL | W 64-62 | 9876 | 9-2 |
| 1/2/1986 | vs. Minnesota | #14 | Assembly Hall • Champaign, IL | W 76-57 | 13329 | 10-2 (1-0) |
| 1/4/1986 | vs. Iowa | #14 | Assembly Hall • Champaign, IL | L 59-60 | 16676 | 10-3 (1-1) |