NASHVILLE, Tenn. - On February 4, 2012, Trevecca will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first TNU men's basketball team to reach the NAIA Men's Basketball Championships in Kansas City, Mo.

The 1987 Trojans, coached by Trevecca Hall of Famer Frank Wilson, set numerous records on their way to the final, 32-team tournament at Kemper Arena in Kansas City.

At the 1987 NAIA Championships, Trevecca defeated Wayland Baptist 82-68 in the first round. In the second round Trevecca defeated St. Mary's 73-68 to advance to the round of eight. In the quarterfinals the Trojans fell to Georgetown College 81-66.

After starting 7-3, the team won 21 in a row before finally losing in the NAIA quarterfinals. The team won all 17 homes games during the season. 

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Trevecca Nazarene College (University)
1986-1987 Men's Basketball Roster

10 Avery Patton ... 5-10 ... G ... SR ... Glencliff HS/Nashville, Tenn.
11 Charles Brooks ... 6-1 ... G ... JR ... Whites Creek HS/Nashville, Tenn.
12 Anthony Gonzalez ... 6-1 ... G ... Colonial HS/Orlando, Fla.
21 Reggie Tiller ... 6-1 ... G ... SR ... Houston Co. HS/Erin, Tenn.
25 Lane Price ... 5-9 ... G ... FR ... Myrtle Beach, S.C.
30 Sandy McClain ... 6-1 ... G/F ... JR ... Nashville, Tenn.
31 Mac Heaberlin ... 6-9 ... C ... JR ... Overton HS/Nashville, Tenn.
33 Scott Hiser ... 6-5 ... F ... JR ... Louisville, Ky.
34 Stacy Mason ... 6-5 ... F/C ... JR ... Logan Co. HS/Adairville, Ky.
42 Antonio Terry ... 6-5 ... F ... FR ... Chicago, Ill.
44 Lon Hadwin ... 6-5 ... F ... FR ... Dunedin HS/Clearwater, Fla.

Head Coach: Frank Wilson | Assistants: Steven Harris, Fred Harris
Sports Information: Morris Stocks | Team Manager: Todd Welch

Overall Record: 30-4
Tennessee Collegiate Athletic Conference (TCAC): 15-1
TCAC Tournament: 2-0 (champion)
NAIA District 24 Tournament: 1-0 (Champion)
NAIA National Basketball Tournament: 2-1 (Elite Eight)

First 30-win season
First NAIA District 24 Tournament Championship
TCAC Regular Season Champions
First NAIA National Basketball Championship Appearance
Reached Elite Eight - still furthest of any team in program history

NAIA All American: Avery Patton (first team)
All-NAIA Tournament Team: Avery Patton
Trevecca Athletic Hall of Fame: Avery Patton (1994), Sandy McClain (2004), Mac Heaberlin (1997)
Frank Wilson (2010), Fred Harris (2002), Todd Welch (1997).

NAIA All District 24 Team: Avery Patton
NAIA District 24 Player of the Year: Avery Patton
NAIA District 24 Coach of the Year: Frank Wilson

All-TCAC: Avery Patton, Charles Brooks
TCAC Coach of the Year: Frank Wilson