2012–13 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles men's basketball team

2012–13 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles men's basketball
ConferenceOhio Valley Conference
DivisionEast Division
Record12–17 (5–11 OVC)
Head coach
  • Steve Payne (2nd season)
Assistant coaches
  • Rick Cabrera
  • Brian Kloman
  • Russ Willemsen
Home arenaEblen Center
2012–13 Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
East
Belmont142 .875267  .788
Eastern Kentucky124 .7502510  .714
Tennessee State115 .6881815  .545
Jacksonville State*88 .5001711  .607
Morehead State88 .5001518  .455
Tennessee Tech511 .3131217  .414
West
Murray State106 .6252110  .677
Southeast Missouri State88 .5001716  .515
Eastern Illinois610 .3751121  .344
SIU Edwardsville511 .313918  .333
UT Martin511 .313921  .300
Austin Peay412 .250823  .258
2013 OVC tournament winner
As of March 23, 2013
* Ineligible for Postseason play due to APR Penalties
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2012–13 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles men's basketball team represented Tennessee Technological University during the 2012–13 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Golden Eagles, led by second year head coach Steve Payne, played their home games at the Eblen Center and were members of the East Division of the Ohio Valley Conference. They finished the season 12–17, 5–11 in OVC play to finish in last place in the East Division. They failed to qualify for the Ohio Valley Conference tournament.