1997-98 Maryland Terrapins basketball — schedule and results
The 1997-98 Maryland Terrapins went 21-11 (10-6 in the ACC) under head coach Gary Williams. The team peaked at #19 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 18.79.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 32 games from this season: 12–2 at home, 4–6 on the road, and 5–3 on neutral courts. The Terrapins scored 78.8 points per game and allowed 72.1 (+6.7 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Feb 21, 1998 to Mar 6, 1998. The most lopsided win was 110–52 over UNC Asheville Bulldogs on Dec 22, 1997; the heaviest defeat was 104–72 to Duke Blue Devils on Jan 3, 1998. The tightest finish was a 3-point win against Kansas Jayhawks (86–83). 4 games went to overtime.
Among Maryland Terrapins' 103 recorded seasons, 1997-98's .656 winning percentage ranks 38th. Previous season: 1996-97 Terrapins (21–11). Next season: 1998-99 Terrapins (28–6).
Game-by-game results (32 games)
Game recaps
1998-02-01: Behind Rodney Elliott's 17 points, Maryland Terrapins defeated Virginia Cavaliers 77–70. Curtis Staples had 25 for Virginia Cavaliers.
1998-02-24: Maryland Terrapins beat Virginia Cavaliers 74–66. Rodney Elliott led the winners with 14 points. Norman Nolan had 26 for Virginia Cavaliers. Norman Nolan grabbed 15 rebounds.
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