1986-87 Kansas Jayhawks basketball — schedule and results

The 1986-87 Kansas Jayhawks went 25-11 (9-5 in the Big 8) under head coach Larry Brown. The team peaked at #6 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 13.33.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 35 games from this season: 14–0 at home, 5–7 on the road, and 5–4 on neutral courts. The Jayhawks scored 73.3 points per game and allowed 67.7 (+5.6 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 9 games, from Jan 17, 1987 to Feb 8, 1987. The most lopsided win was 82–47 over Miami (FL) Hurricanes on Jan 17, 1987; the heaviest defeat was 103–86 at Arkansas Razorbacks on Dec 6, 1986. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Ohio State Buckeyes (78–79).

Among Kansas Jayhawks' 127 recorded seasons, 1986-87's .694 winning percentage ranks 78th. Previous season: 1985-86 Jayhawks (35–4). Next season: 1987-88 Jayhawks (27–11).

Game-by-game results (35 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
1986-12-01	vs Southern Jaguars	W 87–69	Allen Fieldhouse
1986-12-04	vs Washington Huskies	W 82–68	Allen Fieldhouse
1986-12-06	at Arkansas Razorbacks	L 86–103	Barnhill Arena
1986-12-13	vs Colorado Buffaloes	W 59–56	Allen Fieldhouse
1986-12-19	vs Texas Tech Red Raiders	W 82–52	Allen Fieldhouse
1986-12-22	vs The Citadel Bulldogs	W 74–71	Allen Fieldhouse
1986-12-28	neutral Pittsburgh Panthers	L 76–79	Neal S. Blaisdell Center
1986-12-29	neutral Ohio State Buckeyes	L 78–79	Neal S. Blaisdell Center
1986-12-30	at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	W 81–80	Neal S. Blaisdell Center
1987-01-06	at Wichita State Shockers	L 49–54	Levitt Arena
1987-01-08	vs Temple Owls	W 67–64	Allen Fieldhouse
1987-01-11	at Oklahoma State Cowboys	W 66–63	Gallagher Hall
1987-01-15	at Oklahoma Sooners	L 74–76	Lloyd Noble Center
1987-01-17	vs Miami (FL) Hurricanes	W 82–47	Allen Fieldhouse
1987-01-21	vs Missouri Tigers	W 71–70	Allen Fieldhouse
1987-01-24	vs Nebraska Cornhuskers	W 86–65	Allen Fieldhouse
1987-01-25	neutral NC State Wolfpack	W 74–60
1987-01-27	vs Iowa State Cyclones	W 72–48	Allen Fieldhouse
1987-01-31	at Louisville Cardinals	W 62–58	Freedom Hall
1987-02-04	at Kansas State Wildcats	W 80–75	Ahearn Field House
1987-02-07	vs Oklahoma State Cowboys	W 88–63	Allen Fieldhouse
1987-02-08	vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish	W 70–60	Allen Fieldhouse
1987-02-11	at Missouri Tigers	L 60–63	Hearnes Center
1987-02-14	vs Oklahoma Sooners	W 86–84	Allen Fieldhouse
1987-02-17	at Iowa State Cyclones	L 86–95	James H. Hilton Coliseum
1987-02-19	vs Kansas State Wildcats	W 84–67	Allen Fieldhouse
1987-02-21	at St. John's Red Storm	W 62–60	Madison Square Garden (IV)
1987-02-24	at Colorado Buffaloes	L 56–66	Coors Events/Conference Center
1987-02-28	at Nebraska Cornhuskers	L 81–83	Bob Devaney Sports Center
1987-03-06	neutral Oklahoma State Cowboys	W 67–58	Kemper Arena
1987-03-07	neutral Oklahoma Sooners	W 82–77	Kemper Arena
1987-03-08	neutral Missouri Tigers	L 65–67	Kemper Arena
1987-03-13	neutral Houston Cougars	W 66–55	The Omni
1987-03-15	neutral Missouri State Bears	W 67–63	The Omni
1987-03-19	neutral Georgetown Hoyas	L 57–70	Freedom Hall

Game recaps

1986-12-06: Behind Tim Scott's 34 points, Arkansas Razorbacks pulled away from Kansas 103–86. Danny Manning had 26 for Kansas. Danny Manning grabbed 17 rebounds.

1987-01-31: Behind Keith Harris's 15 points, Kansas Jayhawks defeated Louisville Cardinals 62–58. Pervis Ellison had 22 for Louisville Cardinals.

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