1972-73 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball — schedule and results
The 1972-73 Illinois Fighting Illini went 14-10 (8-6 in the Big Ten) under head coach Harv Schmidt. Simple Rating System: 7.58.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 22 games from this season: 8–1 at home, 2–7 on the road, and 2–2 on neutral courts. The Fighting Illini scored 77.9 points per game and allowed 79.0 (-1.1 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 3 games, from Jan 8, 1973 to Jan 25, 1973. The most lopsided win was 74–60 over Iowa State Cyclones on Dec 13, 1972; the heaviest defeat was 87–66 at Indiana Hoosiers on Feb 12, 1973. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Michigan Wolverines (76–75).
Among Illinois Fighting Illini's 120 recorded seasons, 1972-73's .583 winning percentage ranks 83rd. Previous season: 1971-72 Fighting Illini (14–10). Next season: 1973-74 Fighting Illini (5–18).
Game-by-game results (22 games)
Game recaps
1973-02-17: Illinois Fighting Illini handled Ohio State Buckeyes 79–68. Weatherspoon led the winners with 28 points. Witte had 24 for Ohio State Buckeyes.
1973-03-03: Behind Hornyak's 20 points, Ohio State Buckeyes held off Illinois 65–64. Dawson had 22 for Illinois.
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