1988–89 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs men's basketball team

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
1988–89 American South Conference men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
New Orleans73 .7001911  .633
Louisiana Tech64 .600239  .719
Arkansas State64 .6002010  .667
Southwestern Louisiana46 .4001712  .586
Pan American46 .4001513  .536
Lamar37 .3001216  .429
1989 American South tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

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. 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.