1987 NIT Championship...finally after 35 years I finally get to see it...

[Houston Eagle]

Some things of note...

The refs weren't playing around.
LaSalle's Simmons was a scoring machine.
One of our fellows couldn't miss from 3 point land which won the championship.
One of the USM cheerleaders must have done a 100 backflips.
If you were there or clearly remember this game, please post and respond.

 

[CoastGuardEagle]

I watched on what I think was USA Network.

 

[KTeagle]

Watched it on tv. Lasalle was surprised at how good we were. They fully expected to win the game.

 

[CoastGuardEagle]

Back then with the teams being re-seeded after every round it was obvious who the NIT wanted to win and advance to New York. I am sure even back then that TV ratings were considered. After the big win vs Ole Miss, Southern Miss went to St. Louis and won anyway. Then Southern Miss had to go to Vanderbilt and won anyway.