1996-97 Houston Cougars basketball — schedule and results
The 1996-97 Houston Cougars went 11-16 (3-11 in the CUSA) under head coach Alvin Brooks. Simple Rating System: 0.37.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 27 games from this season: 9–5 at home, 2–9 on the road, and 0–2 on neutral courts. The Cougars scored 73.0 points per game and allowed 74.6 (-1.6 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 3 games, from Nov 27, 1996 to Dec 4, 1996. The most lopsided win was 87–60 over Houston Christian on Nov 27, 1996; the heaviest defeat was 97–64 at Cincinnati Bearcats on Feb 18, 1997. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Creighton Bluejays (74–73). 2 games went to overtime.
Among Houston Cougars' 76 recorded seasons, 1996-97's .407 winning percentage ranks 62nd. Previous season: 1995-96 Cougars (17–10). Next season: 1997-98 Cougars (9–20).
Game-by-game results (27 games)
Game recaps
1997-01-15: Louisville Cardinals beat Houston Cougars 92–78 as N. Johnson scored a team-high 24. Jones had 15 for Houston Cougars.
1997-02-15: Louisville Cardinals beat Houston Cougars 70–66. Wheat led the winners with 22 points. Jones had 28 for Houston Cougars.
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