The 1987 AMCU-8 men's basketball tournament was held March 5–7, 1987, at the
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Springfield, Missouri
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defeated in the title game, 90–87, to win their first AMCU/Summit League championship. The Bears earned an automatic bid to the
1987 tournament.
Format
All eight conference members qualified for the tournament. First round seedings were based on regular season record.
Bracket
References
{{1987 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament navbox
Summit League men's basketball tournament
1986–87 AMCU-8 men's basketball season
1987 in sports in Missouri