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
Record21–13 (5–5 Southland)
Head coach
  • Nelson Catalina (3rd season)
Home arenaIndian Fieldhouse
Seasons
1986–87 Southland Conference men's basketball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Louisiana Tech 9 1   .900 22 8   .733
Arkansas State 5 5   .500 21 13   .618
McNeese State 5 5   .500 14 14   .500
Lamar 4 6   .400 14 15   .483
North Texas State 4 6   .400 11 17   .393
Northeast Louisiana 3 7   .300 13 15   .464
UT Arlington   12 18   .400
1987 Southland Conference tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

Postseason results edit

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 edit

  1. ^ "1986-87 Arkansas State Red Wolves Roster and Stats - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  2. ^ "Basketball Traditions". astateredwolves.com. Archived from the original on May 20, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2018.