1996-97 Indiana Hoosiers basketball — schedule and results
The 1996-97 Indiana Hoosiers went 22-11 (9-9 in the Big Ten) under head coach Bob Knight. The team peaked at #8 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 13.94.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 33 games from this season: 11–3 at home, 4–6 on the road, and 7–2 on neutral courts. The Hoosiers scored 72.6 points per game and allowed 68.1 (+4.5 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 8 games, from Dec 10, 1996 to Jan 2, 1997. The most lopsided win was 73–44 over Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Dec 13, 1996; the heaviest defeat was 99–65 to Kentucky Wildcats on Dec 7, 1996. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Evansville Purple Aces (74–73). 4 games went to overtime.
Among Indiana Hoosiers' 123 recorded seasons, 1996-97's .667 winning percentage ranks 50th. Previous season: 1995-96 Hoosiers (19–12). Next season: 1997-98 Hoosiers (20–12).
Game-by-game results (33 games)
Game recaps
1996-12-07: Kentucky Wildcats routed Indiana 99–65. Derek Anderson led the winners with 30 points. Jason Collier had 21 for Indiana.
1997-01-30: Ohio State Buckeyes beat Indiana Hoosiers 73–67. Damon Stringer led the winners with 18 points. Neil Reed had 19 for Indiana Hoosiers.
1997-02-08: Indiana Hoosiers handled Ohio State Buckeyes 93–76. A.J. Guyton led the winners with 24 points. Neshaun Coleman had 18 for Ohio State Buckeyes.
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