1985-86 American University Eagles — schedule and results

The 1985-86 American University Eagles went 10-18 (3-11 in the CAA) under head coach Ed Tapscott. Simple Rating System: -7.6.

Game-by-game results (25 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1985-12-07at Monmouth HawksW 91–84
1985-12-11vs George Washington RevolutionariesW 67–66
1985-12-18at Georgetown HoyasL 59–83
1985-12-27at South Florida BullsL 75–86
1985-12-28neutral Virginia Tech HokiesL 67–95
1986-01-02neutral Brown BearsL 85–90 (OTOT)
1986-01-04at East Carolina PiratesL 62–70
1986-01-06at UNC Wilmington SeahawksW 76–69
1986-01-08vs Delaware Blue HensW 79–78
1986-01-11at James Madison DukesL 67–76
1986-01-13at George Mason PatriotsL 64–80
1986-01-18vs Navy MidshipmenL 68–97
1986-01-22at Notre Dame Fighting IrishL 56–67
1986-01-25at Richmond SpidersL 59–74
1986-01-27at William & Mary TribeL 63–76
1986-02-01vs East Carolina PiratesL 63–65
1986-02-03vs UNC Wilmington SeahawksL 56–74
1986-02-06neutral James Madison DukesW 74–66 (OTOT)
1986-02-08vs George Mason PatriotsL 59–63
1986-02-15at Navy MidshipmenL 53–74
1986-02-17at Towson TigersW 80–66
1986-02-22vs Richmond SpidersL 68–76
1986-02-24vs William & Mary TribeW 70–64
1986-02-26at Miami (FL) HurricanesL 64–73
1986-03-01at George Mason PatriotsL 60–68

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