1980-81 Cincinnati Bearcats basketball — schedule and results
The 1980-81 Cincinnati Bearcats went 16-13 (6-6 in the Metro) under head coach Ed Badger. Simple Rating System: 0.82.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 27 games from this season: 7–4 at home, 4–8 on the road, and 3–1 on neutral courts. The Bearcats scored 71.2 points per game and allowed 73.7 (-2.5 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 6 games, from Feb 3, 1981 to Feb 21, 1981. The most lopsided win was 102–82 over Boston University Terriers on Jan 12, 1981; the heaviest defeat was 115–92 at Virginia Tech Hokies on Feb 28, 1981. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Florida State Seminoles (80–79).
Among Cincinnati Bearcats' 116 recorded seasons, 1980-81's .552 winning percentage ranks 74th. Previous season: 1979-80 Bearcats (13–15). Next season: 1981-82 Bearcats (15–12).
Game-by-game results (27 games)
Game recaps
1981-01-10: Louisville Cardinals handled Cincinnati 83–68. Smith led the winners with 20 points. Jones had 18 for Cincinnati.
1981-02-23: Louisville Cardinals beat Cincinnati 81–67 as Jerry Eaves scored a team-high 21. David Kennedy had 21 for Cincinnati.
1981-03-07: Louisville Cardinals beat Cincinnati 42–31 as Derek Smith scored a team-high 15. Dwight Jones had 13 for Cincinnati.
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