1985–86 Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team

1985–86 Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 5
APNo. 15
Record24–10 (6–3 SEC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home arenaStokely Athletic Center
1985–86 SEC women's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 2 Georgia 90 1.000302  .938
No. 9 LSU63 .667276  .818
No. 7 Auburn63 .667246  .800
No. 11 Ole Miss63 .667248  .750
No. 15 Tennessee54 .5562410  .706
Kentucky45 .4441811  .621
No. 20 Vanderbilt45 .444229  .710
Alabama36 .333209  .690
Florida27 .2221018  .357
Mississippi State09 .000820  .286
1986 SEC tournament winner
Rankings from AP poll

The 1985–86 Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team represented the University of Tennessee as a member of the Southeastern Conference during the 1985–86 women's college basketball season. Coached by Pat Summitt, the Lady Volunteers finished 24–10 and reached the program's third NCAA Final Four. The Lady Vols started the season ranked No. 9 and played their home games at Stokely Athletic Center.