1985–86 Montana State Bobcats men's basketball team

The 1985–86 Montana State Bobcats men's basketball team represented Montana State University as a member of the Big Sky Conference during the 1985–86 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by head coach Stu Starner, the Bobcats finished in 6th place after the Big Sky regular season. The team rallied and made a run to win the Big Sky tournament and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Playing as No. 16 seed in the West region, Montana State pushed No. 1 seed St. John's before falling, 83–74, in the opening round.

1985–86 Montana State Bobcats men's basketball
NCAA tournament, First round
ConferenceBig Sky Conference
Record14–17 (6–8 Big Sky)
Head coach
  • Stu Starner (3rd season)
Home arenaBrick Breeden Fieldhouse
1985–86 Big Sky Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Northern Arizona95 .6431910  .655
Montana95 .6432111  .656
Idaho State86 .5711512  .556
Weber State77 .5001811  .621
Nevada77 .5001315  .464
Montana State68 .4291417  .452
Boise State68 .4291216  .429
Idaho410 .2861118  .379
1986 Big Sky tournament winner
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