1997-98 Memphis Tigers basketball — schedule and results
The 1997-98 Memphis Tigers went 17-12 (12-4 in the CUSA) under head coach Tic Price. Simple Rating System: 8.04.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 29 games from this season: 11–4 at home, 6–7 on the road, and 0–1 on neutral courts. The Tigers scored 74.2 points per game and allowed 71.7 (+2.5 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Feb 18, 1998 to Feb 28, 1998. The most lopsided win was 90–67 over Ball State Cardinals on Mar 11, 1998; the heaviest defeat was 85–57 to Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Mar 5, 1998. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against UL Monroe Warhawks (75–74, overtime). 2 games went to overtime.
Among Memphis Tigers' 72 recorded seasons, 1997-98's .586 winning percentage ranks 53rd. Previous season: 1996-97 Tigers (16–15). Next season: 1998-99 Tigers (13–15).
Game-by-game results (29 games)
Game recaps
1998-01-10: Arkansas Razorbacks survived Memphis 75–72 as Kareem Reid scored a team-high 16. Omar Sneed had 23 for Memphis.
1998-01-24: Georgetown Hoyas beat Memphis 73–69. Aw, Boubacar led the winners with 18 points. Golden, Detric had 23 for Memphis.
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