The 1986 AMCU-8 men's basketball tournament was held March 6–8, 1986, at the John Q. Hammons Student Center at

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defeated in the title game, 70–66, to win their first AMCU/Summit League championship. The AMCU-8 did not receive an automatic bid to the 1986 Tournament. However, the Vikings earned an at-large bid and made a run to the Sweet Sixteen.

Format

All eight conference members qualified for the tournament. First round seedings were based on regular season record.

Bracket

References

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