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1986–87 Arkansas State Indians men's basketball team

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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]

Record21–13 (5–5 Southland)
Headcoach
  • Nelson Catalina (3rd season)
HomearenaIndian Fieldhouse
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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
 1985–86
1987–88 
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1986–87 Southland Conference men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Louisiana Tech91 .900228  .733
Arkansas State55 .5002113  .618
McNeese State55 .5001414  .500
Lamar46 .4001415  .483
North Texas State46 .4001117  .393
Northeast Louisiana37 .3001315  .464
UT Arlington 1218  .400
1987 Southland Conference tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll
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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

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