1996-97 Maryland Terrapins basketball — schedule and results
The 1996-97 Maryland Terrapins went 21-11 (9-7 in the ACC) under head coach Gary Williams. The team peaked at #5 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 17.52.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 32 games from this season: 14–3 at home, 5–5 on the road, and 2–3 on neutral courts. The Terrapins scored 75.2 points per game and allowed 66.8 (+8.4 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 11 games, from Nov 26, 1996 to Dec 28, 1996. The most lopsided win was 94–44 over Chicago State Cougars on Dec 2, 1996; the heaviest defeat was 78–61 to Massachusetts Minutemen on Feb 15, 1997. The tightest finish was a 3-point win against Pittsburgh Panthers (66–63). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Maryland Terrapins' 103 recorded seasons, 1996-97's .656 winning percentage ranks 38th. Previous season: 1995-96 Terrapins (17–13). Next season: 1997-98 Terrapins (21–11).
Game-by-game results (32 games)
Game recaps
1997-01-04: Behind Jasikevicius, Sarunas's 24 points, Maryland Terrapins pulled away from Virginia Cavaliers 78–62. Deane, Harold had 20 for Virginia Cavaliers.
1997-03-02: Behind Harold Deane's 18 points, Virginia Cavaliers defeated Maryland Terrapins 81–74. Laron Profit had 24 for Maryland Terrapins.
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