The 1989 NAIA men's basketball tournament was held in March at

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. The 52nd annual NAIA basketball tournament featured 32 teams playing in a single-elimination format. In the final, St. Mary's (TX) won 61–58 against East Central to clinch the championship.

Awards and honors

*Leading scorers: *Leading rebounder: *Player of the Year: ''est. 1994''.NAIA Championship History

1989 NAIA bracket

* * denotes overtime.

References

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Awards and honors

1989 NAIA bracket

See also

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