1980-81 Auburn Tigers basketball — schedule and results
The 1980-81 Auburn Tigers went 11-16 (4-14 in the SEC) under head coach Sonny Smith. Simple Rating System: 4.57.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 25 games from this season: 5–6 at home, 3–8 on the road, and 1–2 on neutral courts. The Tigers scored 63.4 points per game and allowed 65.5 (-2.0 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 5 games, from Dec 1, 1980 to Dec 20, 1980. The most lopsided win was 87–63 over Towson Tigers on Dec 1, 1980; the heaviest defeat was 102–74 at Kentucky Wildcats on Feb 4, 1981. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Austin Peay Governors (52–51). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Auburn Tigers' 110 recorded seasons, 1980-81's .407 winning percentage ranks 86th. Previous season: 1979-80 Tigers (10–18). Next season: 1981-82 Tigers (14–14).
Game-by-game results (25 games)
Game recaps
1981-01-07: Behind Fred Cowan's 17 points, Kentucky Wildcats pulled away from Auburn 79–66. Byron Henson had 20 for Auburn.
1981-02-04: Kentucky Wildcats blew out Auburn 102–74 as Sam Bowie scored a team-high 23. Earl Banks had 15 for Auburn.
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