1971-72 Florida Gators basketball — schedule and results
The 1971-72 Florida Gators went 10-15 (4-14 in the SEC) under head coach Tommy Bartlett. Simple Rating System: -0.68.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 22 games from this season: 6–5 at home, 1–9 on the road, and 0–1 on neutral courts. The Gators scored 75.0 points per game and allowed 78.1 (-3.2 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Dec 1, 1971 to Dec 28, 1971. The most lopsided win was 87–47 over Columbia Lions on Dec 28, 1971; the heaviest defeat was 95–68 at Kentucky Wildcats on Feb 19, 1972. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Louisville Cardinals (70–69).
Among Florida Gators' 103 recorded seasons, 1971-72's .400 winning percentage ranks 84th. Previous season: 1970-71 Gators (11–15). Next season: 1972-73 Gators (11–15).
Game-by-game results (22 games)
Game recaps
1972-01-15: Florida edged Kentucky Wildcats 72–70. Tim Fletcher led the winners with 17 points. Tom Parker had 18 for Kentucky Wildcats. Larry Stamper grabbed 15 rebounds.
1972-02-19: Kentucky Wildcats blew out Florida 95–68 as Tom Parker scored a team-high 25. Tony Miller had 17 for Florida. Larry Stamper grabbed 18 rebounds.
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