1988–89 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball team


The 1988–89 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball team represented Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana as members of the American South Conference during the 1988–89 season.[2] The Bulldogs were led by head coach Tommy Joe Eagles. Louisiana Tech finished second in the American South regular season standings (6–4), but would earn an automatic berth in the NCAA tournament by winning the conference tournament championship. After defeating La Salle in the opening round, the Bulldogs lost to No. 1 seed Oklahoma in the second round.

1988–89 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs men's basketball
NCAA tournament, second round
ConferenceAmerican South Conference
Record23–9 (6–4 American South)
Head coach
Home arenaThomas Assembly Center
Seasons
← 1987–88
1989–90 →
1988–89 American South Conference men's basketball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
New Orleans 7 3   .700 19 11   .633
Louisiana Tech 6 4   .600 23 9   .719
Arkansas State 6 4   .600 20 10   .667
Southwestern Louisiana 4 6   .400 17 12   .586
Pan American 4 6   .400 15 13   .536
Lamar 3 7   .300 12 16   .429
1989 American South tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll[1]

Roster

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1988–89 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs men's basketball team
Players Coaches
Pos. # Name Height Weight Year Hometown
F 15 Anthony Dade 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Fr
G 40 Byron Newton 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Sr
C 42 P. J. Brown 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Fr Winnfield, Louisiana
C 44 Robert McAlister 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Sr
F 52 Randy White 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Sr Shreveport, Louisiana
F 53 Michael Ames 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Sr
G Darryl Knight 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Sr
G Brett Guillory 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Jr
G Kennedy Louis 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Sr
G Mark Watley 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Jr
G JoJo Goldsmith 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Fr
F Vernon Norris 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Jr
F Dickie Crawford 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Jr
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • (W) Walk-on

Schedule and results

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Date
time, TV
Rank# Opponent# Result Record Site
city, state
Regular season
Nov 26, 1988*
at North Texas W 87–72  1–0
Super Pit 
Denton, Texas
Nov 29, 1988*
Fresno State W 75–59  2–0
Thomas Assembly Center 
Ruston, Louisiana
Dec 2, 1988*
vs. Miami (OH)
Carrier Classic
W 69–62  3–0
Carrier Dome 
Syracuse, New York
Dec 3, 1988*
at No. 4 Syracuse
Carrier Classic
L 98–106 OT 3–1
Carrier Dome 
Syracuse, New York
Dec 6, 1988*
at LSU W 111–109  4–1
Maravich Assembly Center 
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Dec 20, 1988*
at Middle Tennessee L 87–91  6–4
Murphy Athletic Center 
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Jan 12, 1989*
Middle Tennessee W 72–71  10–4
Thomas Assembly Center 
Ruston, Louisiana
Jan 16, 1989*
at McNeese State W 70–64  11–4
Burton Coliseum 
Lake Charles, Louisiana
American South Conference tournament
Mar 3, 1989*
vs. Lamar
American South Conference tournament Quarterfinal
W 103–80  20–8
Cajundome 
Lafayette, Louisiana
Mar 4, 1989*
vs. Arkansas State
American South Conference tournament Semifinal
W 82–65  21–8
Cajundome 
Lafayette, Louisiana
Mar 5, 1989*
vs. New Orleans
American South Conference tournament championship
W 84–62  22–8
Cajundome 
Lafayette, Louisiana
NCAA tournament
Mar 16, 1989*
(9 SE) vs. (8 SE) La Salle
First Round
W 83–74  23–8
Memorial Gymnasium 
Nashville, Tennessee
Mar 18, 1989*
(9 SE) vs. (1 SE) No. 4 Oklahoma
Second Round
L 81–124[3]  23–9
Memorial Gymnasium 
Nashville, Tennessee
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
SE=Southeast.

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NBA draft

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Round Pick Player NBA Club
1 8 Randy White Dallas Mavericks

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References

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  1. ^ sports-reference.com 1988-89 American South Conference Season Summary
  2. ^ "1988-89 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Roster and Stats - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
  3. ^ "COLLEGE BASKETBALL: N.C.A.A. TOURNAMENT; 124-81 Rout Restores Oklahoma". New York Times. March 19, 1989. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  4. ^ "1988-89 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Schedule and Results - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
  5. ^ "2019–20 Louisiana Tech Men's Basketball Media Guide". Louisiana Tech Athletics. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  6. ^ "1989 NBA Draft". Basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 12, 2020.