1985-86 South Alabama Jaguars basketball — schedule and results

The 1985-86 South Alabama Jaguars went 16-16 (5-9 in the Sun Belt) under head coach Mike Hanks. Simple Rating System: 1.92.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 29 games from this season: 8–5 at home, 2–10 on the road, and 3–1 on neutral courts. The Alabama Jaguars scored 63.1 points per game and allowed 64.5 (-1.4 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 3 games, from Dec 1, 1985 to Dec 6, 1985. The most lopsided win was 91–66 over Texas Southern Tigers on Dec 3, 1985; the heaviest defeat was 72–48 at Kansas Jayhawks on Dec 9, 1985. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against New Mexico State Aggies (67–68).

Among South Alabama Jaguars' 55 recorded seasons, 1985-86's .500 winning percentage ranks 34th. Previous season: 1984-85 Alabama Jaguars (15–13). Next season: 1986-87 Alabama Jaguars (14–14).

Game-by-game results (29 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
1985-11-29	vs New Mexico State Aggies	L 67–68	Jaguar Gym
1985-12-01	vs Texas Longhorns	W 67–66	Jaguar Gym
1985-12-03	vs Texas Southern Tigers	W 91–66	Jaguar Gym
1985-12-06	neutral McNeese Cowboys	W 73–68	Harry Adams Field House
1985-12-07	at Montana Grizzlies	L 66–71	Harry Adams Field House
1985-12-09	at Kansas Jayhawks	L 48–72	Allen Fieldhouse
1985-12-13	vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles	L 82–84	Jaguar Gym
1985-12-17	vs Youngstown State Penguins	W 69–63	Jaguar Gym
1985-12-19	at UCF Knights	W 64–56	UCF Gymnasium
1985-12-26	neutral brooklyn	W 80–62	George Q. Cannon Activities Center
1985-12-28	neutral Eastern Illinois Panthers	L 61–70	George Q. Cannon Activities Center
1985-12-29	neutral brooklyn	W 76–61	George Q. Cannon Activities Center
1986-01-07	vs VCU Rams	W 63–62	Jaguar Gym
1986-01-09	vs Alabama State Hornets	W 78–69	Jaguar Gym
1986-01-13	at UAB Blazers	L 64–77	BJCC Coliseum
1986-01-16	vs Jacksonville Dolphins	W 57–53	Jaguar Gym
1986-01-18	at South Florida Bulls	L 50–57	Sun Dome
1986-01-20	vs Old Dominion Monarchs	L 57–75	Jaguar Gym
1986-01-25	at VCU Rams	L 74–83	Richmond Coliseum
1986-01-27	at Jacksonville Dolphins	L 61–64	Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum
1986-02-01	at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	L 52–68	E. A. Diddle Arena
1986-02-03	vs South Florida Bulls	W 54–51	Jaguar Gym
1986-02-08	at Old Dominion Monarchs	L 52–54	Norfolk Scope
1986-02-13	vs Charlotte 49ers	L 58–61	Jaguar Gym
1986-02-15	vs UAB Blazers	W 48–46	Jaguar Gym
1986-02-17	vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	L 51–53	Jaguar Gym
1986-02-22	at Charlotte 49ers	W 62–61	Charlotte Coliseum (I)
1986-02-24	at Louisville Cardinals	L 55–66	Freedom Hall
1986-02-27	at UAB Blazers	L 51–64	BJCC Coliseum

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1986-02-24: Behind Crook, Herbert's 13 points, Louisville Cardinals pulled away from South Alabama Jaguars 66–55. Brown, Ricky had 15 for South Alabama Jaguars.

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