American college basketball season
The 1986–87 UTEP Miners men's basketball team represented the University of Texas at El Paso in the 1986–87 college basketball season. The team was led by head coach Don Haskins . The Miners finished 25–7 (13–3 in WAC ), won the conference regular season title, and reached the second round of the NCAA tournament .
Roster
1986–87 UTEP Miners men's basketball team
Players
Coaches
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
(W) Walk-on
Schedule and results
Date time, TV
Rank#
Opponent#
Result
Record
Site city, state
Regular season
Feb 28, 1987
Wyoming
W 74–72
23–5 (13–3)
Special Events Center El Paso, Texas
WAC tournament
Mar 6, 1987 *
vs. San Diego State WAC Tournament Quarterfinal
W 85–65
24–5
The Pit Albuquerque, New Mexico
Mar 7, 1987 *
vs. Wyoming WAC Tournament Semifinal
L 74–77
24–6
The Pit Albuquerque, New Mexico
NCAA tournament
Mar 13, 1987 *
(7 W)
vs. (10 W) Arizona
W 98–91 OT
25–6
McKale Center Tucson, Arizona
Mar 15, 1987 *
(7 W)
vs. (2 W) No. 6 Iowa Second Round
L 82–84[ 1]
25–7
McKale Center Tucson, Arizona
*Non-conference game.
# Rankings from
AP Poll . (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
W=West.
[ 2]
Rankings
References
Venues Rivalries Culture & lore People Seasons NCAA national championship in bold