1997-98 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball — schedule and results
The 1997-98 Alabama Crimson Tide went 15-16 (6-10 in the SEC) under head coach David Hobbs. Simple Rating System: 7.74.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 31 games from this season: 8–6 at home, 4–5 on the road, and 3–5 on neutral courts. The Crimson Tide scored 69.9 points per game and allowed 69.0 (+0.9 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Feb 21, 1998 to Mar 5, 1998. The most lopsided win was 105–72 over Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Nov 24, 1997; the heaviest defeat was 94–40 to Auburn Tigers on Jan 18, 1998. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against St. Thomas-Minnesota Tommies (64–63). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Alabama Crimson Tide's 111 recorded seasons, 1997-98's .484 winning percentage ranks 94th. Previous season: 1996-97 Crimson Tide (17–14). Next season: 1998-99 Crimson Tide (17–15).
Game-by-game results (31 games)
Game recaps
1998-01-21: Kentucky Wildcats edged Alabama 70–67. Scott Padgett led the winners with 24 points. Damon Bacote had 25 for Alabama.
1998-01-24: Arkansas Razorbacks beat Alabama 77–70. Landis Williams led the winners with 16 points. Brian Williams had 22 for Alabama. Nick Davis grabbed 17 rebounds.
1998-02-28: Alabama survived Arkansas Razorbacks 65–63 as Brian Williams scored a team-high 20. Pat Bradley had 17 for Arkansas Razorbacks.
1998-03-06: Kentucky Wildcats beat Alabama 82–71 as Jeff Sheppard scored a team-high 17. Brian Williams had 28 for Alabama.
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