2012–13 Northwestern State Demons basketball team

2012–13 Northwestern State Demons men's basketball
NCAA tournament, round of 64
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record23–9 (15–3 Southland)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Jeff Moore
  • Bill Lewit
  • Jacob Spielbauer
Home arenaPrather Coliseum
2012–13 Southland Conference men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Stephen F. Austin162 .889275  .844
Northwestern State153 .833239  .719
Oral Roberts135 .7222015  .571
Southeastern Louisiana108 .5561318  .419
Sam Houston State810 .4441717  .500
Nicholls State810 .444921  .300
McNeese State711 .3891417  .452
Central Arkansas711 .3891317  .433
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi*513 .278623  .207
Lamar117 .056328  .097
2013 Southland tournament winner
As of March 27, 2013
*ineligible for Postseason play due to APR Penalties
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2012–13 Northwestern State Demons basketball team represented Northwestern State University during the 2012–13 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Demons, led by 14th year head coach Mike McConathy, played their home games at Prather Coliseum and were members of the Southland Conference. They finished the season 23–9, 15–3 in Southland play to finish in second place. They were champions of the Southland Conference tournament, winning the championship game over Stephen F. Austin, to earn an automatic bid to the 2013 NCAA tournament where they lost in the second round to Florida.