1978-79 Clemson Tigers basketball — schedule and results
The 1978-79 Clemson Tigers went 19-10 (5-7 in the ACC) under head coach Bill C. Foster. Simple Rating System: 10.51.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 28 games from this season: 12–3 at home, 5–6 on the road, and 1–1 on neutral courts. The Tigers scored 71.6 points per game and allowed 66.2 (+5.4 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 9 games, from Nov 24, 1978 to Dec 29, 1978. The most lopsided win was 108–67 over catholic on Nov 24, 1978; the heaviest defeat was 83–58 at NC State Wolfpack on Feb 17, 1979. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Texas Tech Red Raiders (58–57). 2 games went to overtime.
Among Clemson Tigers' 109 recorded seasons, 1978-79's .655 winning percentage ranks 24th. Previous season: 1977-78 Tigers (15–12). Next season: 1979-80 Tigers (23–9).
Game-by-game results (28 games)
Game recaps
1979-01-20: Behind Lee Baker's 29 points, Virginia Cavaliers defeated Clemson Tigers 61–54. Marvin Dickerson had 18 for Clemson Tigers.
1979-02-14: Virginia Cavaliers got past Clemson Tigers 72–68 as Lee Raker scored a team-high 24. Derrick Johnson had 16 for Clemson Tigers.
1979-03-07: Clemson edged Kentucky Wildcats 68–67. Billy Williams led the winners with 16 points. Kyle Macy had 20 for Kentucky Wildcats.
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