1958-59 Memphis Tigers — schedule and results

The 1958-59 Memphis Tigers went 17-6 under head coach Bob Vanatta. The team peaked at #18 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 5.32.

Game-by-game results (15 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1958-12-10vs Alabama Crimson TideW 59–55Field House Gym
1958-12-16vs hardin simmonsW 74–42Field House Gym
1958-12-29at loyola laW 73–71The Field House
1958-12-30neutral Mississippi State BulldogsL 55–73
1959-01-10vs oklahoma cityW 66–61Field House Gym
1959-01-13at Florida State SeminolesW 75–72Tully Gymnasium
1959-01-17at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesL 79–82Memorial Gym
1959-01-24vs Ole Miss RebelsW 65–63Field House Gym
1959-01-29vs Mississippi State BulldogsL 52–53Field House Gym
1959-01-31at loyola laL 72–87The Field House
1959-02-07at Wichita State ShockersL 92–95Levitt Arena
1959-02-10vs Florida State SeminolesW 93–69Field House Gym
1959-02-17vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesW 63–60Field House Gym
1959-02-21at oklahoma cityL 68–71Fredrickson Fieldhouse
1959-02-24vs loyola laW 96–62Field House Gym

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