1960-61 Indiana Hoosiers basketball — schedule and results
The 1960-61 Indiana Hoosiers went 15-9 (8-6 in the Big Ten) under head coach Branch McCracken. The team peaked at #4 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 7.81.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 24 games from this season: 9–2 at home, 4–7 on the road, and 2–0 on neutral courts. The Hoosiers scored 75.5 points per game and allowed 71.4 (+4.1 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Dec 12, 1960 to Dec 28, 1960. The most lopsided win was 80–52 over Nevada on Dec 17, 1960; the heaviest defeat was 100–65 at Ohio State Buckeyes on Feb 6, 1961. The tightest finish was a 2-point loss against Detroit Mercy Titans (79–81, overtime). 2 games went to overtime.
Among Indiana Hoosiers' 123 recorded seasons, 1960-61's .625 winning percentage ranks 63rd. Previous season: 1959-60 Hoosiers (20–4). Next season: 1961-62 Hoosiers (13–11).
Game-by-game results (24 games)
Game recaps
1961-02-06: Behind Lucas's 34 points, Ohio State Buckeyes rolled past Indiana Hoosiers 100–65. Bellamy had 19 for Indiana Hoosiers. Bellamy grabbed 19 rebounds.
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