1979 NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
| 1979 NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 32 |
| Finals Site |
Kemper Arena Kansas City, Missouri |
| Champions | Drury (1 title, 1 title game, 1 Final Four) |
| Runner-Up | Henderson State (2 title game, 3 Final Four) |
| Semifinalists | Southwest Texas State (4 Final Four) Midwestern State (2 Final Four) |
| Chuck Taylor MVP | Lawrence Washington (Drury) |
|
Charles Stevenson
Hustle Award |
Mike Carter (Drury) |
The 1979 NAIA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament was held in March at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. The 42nd annual NAIA basketball tournament featured 32 teams playing in a single-elimination format.
The third place game featured the losing teams from the national semifinalist to determine 3rd and 4th places in the tournament. This game was played until 1988.
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