1956-57 Clemson Tigers basketball — schedule and results
The 1956-57 Clemson Tigers went 7-17 (3-11 in the ACC) under head coach Press Maravich. Simple Rating System: -9.38.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 24 games from this season: 5–3 at home, 1–8 on the road, and 1–6 on neutral courts. The Tigers scored 72.5 points per game and allowed 82.4 (-9.9 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Feb 12, 1957 to Feb 21, 1957. The most lopsided win was 91–79 at Furman Paladins on Feb 21, 1957; the heaviest defeat was 105–71 to Florida Gators on Dec 28, 1956. The tightest finish was a 2-point win against NC State Wolfpack (96–94).
Among Clemson Tigers' 109 recorded seasons, 1956-57's .292 winning percentage ranks 95th. Previous season: 1955-56 Tigers (9–17). Next season: 1957-58 Tigers (8–16).
Game-by-game results (24 games)
Game recaps
1957-01-11: North Carolina Tar Heels blew out Clemson Tigers 86–54 as Rosenbluth scored a team-high 34. Yockel had 16 for Clemson Tigers.
1957-03-07: North Carolina Tar Heels routed Clemson Tigers 81–61. Rosenbluth led the winners with 45 points. Vockel had 16 for Clemson Tigers.
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