1985-86 Gonzaga Bulldogs — schedule and results

The 1985-86 Gonzaga Bulldogs went 15-13 (8-6 in the WCAC) under head coach Dan Fitzgerald. Simple Rating System: -2.02.

Game-by-game results (24 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1985-11-22vs Green Bay PhoenixW 63–47The Kennel
1985-12-02vs Washington State CougarsL 61–64The Kennel
1985-12-06neutral Howard BisonW 62–60John A. Mulcahy Campus Events Center
1985-12-07at Iona GaelsL 55–74John A. Mulcahy Campus Events Center
1985-12-14vs Idaho VandalsW 72–61The Kennel
1985-12-23vs Iowa HawkeyesL 64–84The Kennel
1985-12-30vs Air Force FalconsW 79–49The Kennel
1986-01-04at Idaho VandalsL 60–61Cowan Spectrum
1986-01-10at Eastern Washington EaglesL 54–56Reese Court
1986-01-16vs Pepperdine WavesL 67–79The Kennel
1986-01-18vs Loyola Marymount LionsL 54–66The Kennel
1986-01-23at San Diego TorerosL 50–74USD Sports Center
1986-01-25at Saint Mary's GaelsW 79–61McKeon Pavilion
1986-01-30vs Santa Clara BroncosW 70–62The Kennel
1986-02-01vs San Francisco DonsW 97–59The Kennel
1986-02-07at San Francisco DonsL 73–76War Memorial Gymnasium
1986-02-08at Santa Clara BroncosL 68–76Toso Pavilion
1986-02-12vs Eastern Washington EaglesL 58–60The Kennel
1986-02-15vs Portland PilotsW 63–62The Kennel
1986-02-21at Loyola Marymount LionsW 81–79Gersten Pavilion
1986-02-22at Pepperdine WavesL 64–87Firestone Fieldhouse
1986-02-27vs Saint Mary's GaelsW 77–67The Kennel
1986-03-01vs San Diego TorerosW 68–61The Kennel
1986-03-05at Portland PilotsW 54–52Chiles Center

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