1980-81 Indiana Hoosiers basketball — schedule and results
The 1980-81 Indiana Hoosiers went 26-9 (14-4 in the Big Ten) under head coach Bob Knight. The team peaked at #5 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 21.18.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 35 games from this season: 12–2 at home, 7–5 on the road, and 7–2 on neutral courts. The Hoosiers scored 70.0 points per game and allowed 58.5 (+11.5 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 10 games, from Feb 21, 1981 to Mar 30, 1981. The most lopsided win was 93–56 at Northwestern Wildcats on Jan 24, 1981; the heaviest defeat was 78–65 at Iowa Hawkeyes on Feb 19, 1981. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Clemson Tigers (57–58). 2 games went to overtime.
Among Indiana Hoosiers' 123 recorded seasons, 1980-81's .743 winning percentage ranks 29th. Previous season: 1979-80 Hoosiers (21–8). Next season: 1981-82 Hoosiers (19–10).
Game-by-game results (35 games)
Game recaps
1980-12-06: Kentucky Wildcats edged Indiana 68–66. Fred Cowan led the winners with 14 points. Isiah Thomas had 20 for Indiana.
1981-01-18: Behind Tolbert, Ray's 17 points, Indiana Hoosiers defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 67–60. Scott, Carter had 16 for Ohio State Buckeyes.
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