The 1986 AMCU-8 men's basketball tournament was held March 6–8, 1986, at the
Hammons Student Center
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Southwest Missouri State University
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Springfield, Missouri
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Cleveland State 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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Summit League men's basketball tournament
1985–86 AMCU-8 men's basketball season
1986 in sports in Missouri
Sports in Springfield, Missouri