1996-97 Memphis Tigers basketball — schedule and results
The 1996-97 Memphis Tigers went 16-15 (10-4 in the CUSA) under head coach Larry Finch. Simple Rating System: 7.57.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 31 games from this season: 11–4 at home, 4–8 on the road, and 1–3 on neutral courts. The Tigers scored 63.0 points per game and allowed 61.9 (+1.1 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Dec 18, 1996 to Dec 27, 1996. The most lopsided win was 76–53 over Texas Southern Tigers on Dec 21, 1996; the heaviest defeat was 67–46 to NC State Wolfpack on Nov 30, 1996. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Michigan Wolverines (73–72). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Memphis Tigers' 72 recorded seasons, 1996-97's .516 winning percentage ranks 60th. Previous season: 1995-96 Tigers (22–8). Next season: 1997-98 Tigers (17–12).
Game-by-game results (31 games)
Game recaps
1997-01-23: Memphis Tigers got past Louisville Cardinals 64–58 as Adebayo scored a team-high 16. Sanders had 17 for Louisville Cardinals.
1997-02-01: Behind Derek Hood's 17 points, Arkansas Razorbacks pulled away from Memphis 79–63. Sunday Adebayo had 15 for Memphis. Sunday Adebayo grabbed 15 rebounds.
1997-02-09: Behind Henderson's 27 points, Memphis Tigers rolled past Louisville Cardinals 79–59. Wheat had 22 for Louisville Cardinals.
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