1986–87 Arkansas State Indians men's basketball team

The 1986–87 Arkansas State Indians men's basketball team was Arkansas State University from Jonesboro, Arkansas in the 1986–87 season.[1] Led by third year head coach Nelson Catalina, Arkansas State made their first postseason appearance since their transition to NCAA Division I in 1975. Catalina remained head coach at ASU until 1995. Arkansas State faced University of Arkansas in the first round of the NIT, their only meeting in men's basketball.[2]

1986–87 Arkansas State Indians men's basketball
NIT, First Round
ConferenceSouthland Conference
1986–87 record21–13 (5–5 Southland)
Head coach
  • Nelson Catalina (3rd season)
Home arenaIndian Fieldhouse
1986–87 Southland Conference men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
Louisiana Tech91 .900  228  .733
Arkansas State55 .500  2113  .618
McNeese State55 .500  1414  .500
Lamar46 .400  1415  .483
North Texas State46 .400  1117  .393
Northeast Louisiana37 .300  1315  .464
UT Arlington   1218  .400
1987 Southland Conference Tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

Postseason results

Southland Conference Tournament
3/3/1987 Vs. Louisiana-Monroe - W, 81-80 @ Thomas Assembly Center, Ruston, LA
3/4/1987 Vs. McNeese State - W, 60-59 @ Thomas Assembly Center, Ruston, LA
3/5/1987 Vs. Louisiana Tech - L, 51-58 @ Thomas Assembly Center, Ruston, LA
National Invitation Tournament
3/13/1987 Vs. Arkansas - L, 64-67 OT @ Barnhill Arena, Fayetteville, AR

References

  1. "1986-87 Arkansas State Red Wolves Roster and Stats - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  2. "Basketball Traditions". astateredwolves.com. Retrieved 19 May 2018.


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