1980-81 Clemson Tigers basketball — schedule and results
The 1980-81 Clemson Tigers went 20-11 (6-8 in the ACC) under head coach Bill C. Foster. The team peaked at #19 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 10.39.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 29 games from this season: 10–4 at home, 5–6 on the road, and 3–1 on neutral courts. The Tigers scored 72.7 points per game and allowed 67.6 (+5.1 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 5 games, from Nov 28, 1980 to Dec 19, 1980. The most lopsided win was 102–59 over Samford Bulldogs on Dec 3, 1980; the heaviest defeat was 75–57 at Duke Blue Devils on Jan 24, 1981. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Marquette Golden Eagles (67–68). 2 games went to overtime.
Among Clemson Tigers' 109 recorded seasons, 1980-81's .645 winning percentage ranks 27th. Previous season: 1979-80 Tigers (23–9). Next season: 1981-82 Tigers (14–14).
Game-by-game results (29 games)
Game recaps
1981-01-19: Behind Jeff Lamp's 25 points, Virginia Cavaliers pulled away from Clemson Tigers 74–59. Clark Bynum had 12 for Clemson Tigers.
1981-02-14: Virginia Cavaliers handled Clemson Tigers 73–58. Jeff Lamp led the winners with 19 points. Larry Nance had 16 for Clemson Tigers.
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