1983-84 Houston Cougars basketball — schedule and results
The 1983-84 Houston Cougars went 32-5 (15-1 in the SWC) under head coach Guy Lewis. The team peaked at #2 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 14.37.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 34 games from this season: 14–0 at home, 10–2 on the road, and 5–3 on neutral courts. The Cougars scored 73.6 points per game and allowed 64.1 (+9.4 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 10 games, from Jan 28, 1984 to Mar 1, 1984. The most lopsided win was 72–42 over Rice Owls on Jan 20, 1984; the heaviest defeat was 76–64 to NC State Wolfpack on Nov 19, 1983. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against SMU Mustangs (60–59). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Houston Cougars' 76 recorded seasons, 1983-84's .865 winning percentage ranks 8th. Previous season: 1982-83 Cougars (31–3). Next season: 1984-85 Cougars (16–14).
Game-by-game results (34 games)
Game recaps
1984-01-22: Kentucky Wildcats beat Houston 74–67. Kenny Walker led the winners with 20 points. Alvin Franklin had 25 for Houston. Sam Bowie grabbed 18 rebounds.
1984-03-04: Arkansas Razorbacks got past Houston 73–68 as Joe Kleine scored a team-high 22. Michael Young had 22 for Houston.
1984-03-11: Houston edged Arkansas Razorbacks 57–56. Michael Young led the winners with 23 points. Charles Balentine had 14 for Arkansas Razorbacks.
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