The 1978-79 men's basketball team is the sixth team directed by Hall of Fame head coach Dave Darnall to be inducted into the Eureka College Hall of Fame. The Red Devils went 20-4 during the campaign, including a perfect 8-0 record at the Reagan Athletic Complex. EC opened the season with 10 consecutive victories from Nov. 17 through Dec. 15 of 1978, equaling its best start to a season in program history.