1985–86 Davidson Wildcats men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 August 2023 1985–86 Davidson Wildcats Basketball 200px Southern Conference South SoCon 20–11 10–6 Bobby Hussey Johnston Gym Southern Conference tournament champions NCAA tournament First Round The 1985–86 Davidson Wildcats men's basketball team represented Davidson College in NCAA men's Division I competition during the 1985–86 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by head coach Bobby Hussey, the team played its home games at Johnston Gym. The Wildcats finished second during the Southern Conference regular season and won the Southern Conference tournament to receive an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament – the school's first appearance since 1970. Davidson finished win an overall record of 20–11 (10–6 SoCon). Roster 1985 Davidson Wildcats y Derek Rucker y G 6 0 165 SO Washington, D.C. Bobby Hussey (Appalachian State) https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/davidson/1986.html Schedule and results |- !colspan=9 style=Davidson Wildcats| Regular season Dec 4, 1985 yes yes 1985 men Wake Forest Demon Deacons Wake Forest Winston-Salem Memorial Coliseum Winston-Salem, North Carolina 63–67 0–1 Dec 18, 1985 yes yes Duke 3 Charlotte Coliseum Charlotte, North Carolina 52–69Third-Ranked Duke Remains Unbeaten https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-12-19-sp-30503-story.html The Los Angeles Times December 19, 1985 April 30, 2022 1–2 Dec 27, 1985 yes yes 1985 men Vanderbilt Commodores Vanderbilt Memorial Gymnasium Nashville, Tennessee 69–78 2–3 Dec 28, 1985 yes yes 1985 men Rice Owls Rice Memorial Gymnasium Nashville, Tennessee 70–47 3–3 |- !colspan=9 style=Davidson Wildcats| SoCon Tournament Feb 28, 1986 yes yes VMI Asheville Civic Center Asheville, North Carolina Quarterfinals 71–62 18–10 Mar 1, 1986 yes yes 1985 men East Tennessee State Buccaneers East Tennessee State Asheville Civic Center Asheville, North Carolina Semifinals 74–65 19–10 Mar 2, 1986 yes yes 1985 none Chattanooga Mocs Chattanooga Asheville Civic Center Asheville, North Carolina Championship game 42–40 20–10 |- !colspan=9 style=Davidson Wildcats| NCAA Tournament Mar 14, 1986 yes yes 16 SE Kentucky 3 1 SE Charlotte Coliseum Charlotte, North Carolina First Round 55–75Southeast Regional: Moe Iba Resigns; Western Kentucky to Meet Kentucky https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-03-15-sp-21050-story.html The Los Angeles Times March 15, 1986 April 30, 2022 20–11 AP Eastern SE Southeast https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/davidson/1986-schedule.html 1985-86 Davidson Wildcats Schedule and Results Sports Reference April 30, 2022https://static.davidsonwildcats.com/custompages/mbball/1985-86.HTM 1985-86 Davidson Men's Basketball Davidson College Athletic Department April 30, 2022 References Category:Davidson Wildcats men's basketball seasons Davidson Category:Southern Conference men's basketball champion seasons Davidson Wildcats men's b Davidson Wildcats men's b Davidson