1970-71 BYU Cougars basketball — schedule and results
The 1970-71 BYU Cougars went 18-11 (10-4 in the WAC) under head coach Stan Watts. The team peaked at #20 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 10.29.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 29 games from this season: 12–0 at home, 4–9 on the road, and 2–2 on neutral courts. The Cougars scored 82.8 points per game and allowed 79.1 (+3.7 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 5 games, from Feb 20, 1971 to Mar 13, 1971. The most lopsided win was 100–72 over Denver Pioneers on Dec 16, 1970; the heaviest defeat was 101–65 at USC Trojans on Dec 11, 1970. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Santa Clara Broncos (68–67).
Among BYU Cougars' 113 recorded seasons, 1970-71's .621 winning percentage ranks 67th. Previous season: 1969-70 Cougars (8–18). Next season: 1971-72 Cougars (21–5).
Game-by-game results (29 games)
Game recaps
1971-02-13: BYU Cougars edged New Mexico Lobos 70–68. Fryer led the winners with 20 points. Faulkner had 25 for New Mexico Lobos.
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