1970-71 Indiana Hoosiers basketball — schedule and results
The 1970-71 Indiana Hoosiers went 17-7 (9-5 in the Big Ten) under head coach Lou Watson. The team peaked at #11 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 7.96.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 24 games from this season: 10–3 at home, 5–3 on the road, and 2–1 on neutral courts. The Hoosiers scored 90.8 points per game and allowed 86.1 (+4.7 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 6 games, from Feb 9, 1971 to Feb 27, 1971. The most lopsided win was 99–73 over Minnesota Golden Gophers on Jan 12, 1971; the heaviest defeat was 91–75 at Ohio State Buckeyes on Mar 9, 1971. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Northern Illinois Huskies (113–112). 2 games went to overtime.
Among Indiana Hoosiers' 123 recorded seasons, 1970-71's .708 winning percentage ranks 38th. Previous season: 1969-70 Hoosiers (7–17). Next season: 1971-72 Hoosiers (17–8).
Game-by-game results (24 games)
Game recaps
1970-12-12: Behind Tom Parker's 24 points, Kentucky Wildcats held off Indiana 95–93. George McGinnis had 38 for Indiana. George McGinnis grabbed 20 rebounds.
1970-12-30: Indiana Hoosiers beat Ohio State Buckeyes 85–77. Harris led the winners with 24 points. Minor had 18 for Ohio State Buckeyes. McGinnis grabbed 17 rebounds.
1971-03-09: Behind Clemmons G's 30 points, Ohio State Buckeyes pulled away from Indiana 91–75. McGinnis F had 25 for Indiana.
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