2008-09 Cornell Big Red basketball — schedule and results
The 2008-09 Cornell Big Red went 21-10 (11-3 in the Ivy) under head coach Steve Donahue. Simple Rating System: 2.71.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 31 games from this season: 14–0 at home, 5–8 on the road, and 2–2 on neutral courts. The Big Red scored 73.6 points per game and allowed 64.7 (+8.8 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 9 games, from Dec 29, 2008 to Jan 31, 2009. The most lopsided win was 99–45 over Ursinus on Jan 3, 2009; the heaviest defeat was 61–41 at Princeton Tigers on Feb 6, 2009. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Harvard Crimson (70–71). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Cornell Big Red's 124 recorded seasons, 2008-09's .677 winning percentage ranks 23rd. Previous season: 2007-08 Big Red (22–6). Next season: 2009-10 Big Red (29–5).
Game-by-game results (31 games)
Game recaps
2008-11-25: Cornell beat Eastern Michigan Eagles 67–54 as Wittman, Ryan scored a team-high 19.
2008-12-20: Cornell beat La Salle Explorers 79–70. Foote, Jeff led the winners with 25 points. BARRETT, Kimmani had 18 for La Salle Explorers.
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