1980-81 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball — schedule and results
The 1980-81 Alabama Crimson Tide went 18-11 (10-8 in the SEC) under head coach Wimp Sanderson. Simple Rating System: 12.7.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 28 games from this season: 10–3 at home, 5–6 on the road, and 2–2 on neutral courts. The Crimson Tide scored 73.1 points per game and allowed 68.4 (+4.7 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 6 games, from Nov 28, 1980 to Dec 19, 1980. The most lopsided win was 93–66 over Northern Iowa Panthers on Nov 28, 1980; the heaviest defeat was 77–62 at Kentucky Wildcats on Feb 14, 1981. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Tennessee Volunteers (69–70). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Alabama Crimson Tide's 111 recorded seasons, 1980-81's .621 winning percentage ranks 58th. Previous season: 1979-80 Crimson Tide (18–12). Next season: 1981-82 Crimson Tide (24–7).
Game-by-game results (28 games)
Game recaps
1981-01-17: Behind Eddie Adams's 20 points, Alabama defeated Kentucky Wildcats 59–55. Fred Cowan had 14 for Kentucky Wildcats.
1981-02-14: Kentucky Wildcats beat Alabama 77–62 as Sam Bowie scored a team-high 21. Ken Johnson had 21 for Alabama.
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