1967-68 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball — schedule and results
The 1967-68 Illinois Fighting Illini went 11-13 (6-8 in the Big Ten) under head coach Harv Schmidt. Simple Rating System: 4.47.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 24 games from this season: 4–5 at home, 4–7 on the road, and 3–1 on neutral courts. The Fighting Illini scored 64.2 points per game and allowed 65.0 (-0.8 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Jan 13, 1968 to Feb 6, 1968. The most lopsided win was 75–57 at Butler Bulldogs on Dec 2, 1967; the heaviest defeat was 66–42 at Tennessee Volunteers on Dec 15, 1967. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Indiana Hoosiers (60–61, overtime). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Illinois Fighting Illini's 120 recorded seasons, 1967-68's .458 winning percentage ranks 107th. Previous season: 1966-67 Fighting Illini (12–12). Next season: 1968-69 Fighting Illini (19–5).
Game-by-game results (24 games)
Game recaps
1968-02-26: Behind Howell's 26 points, Ohio State Buckeyes rolled past Illinois 95–75. Schols had 25 for Illinois.
1968-03-04: Behind Howell's 25 points, Ohio State Buckeyes held off Illinois 67–64. Pace had 18 for Illinois. Sorenson grabbed 15 rebounds.
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