1955-56 Michigan State Spartans basketball — schedule and results
The 1955-56 Michigan State Spartans went 13-9 (7-7 in the Big Ten) under head coach Forddy Anderson. The team peaked at #16 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 7.28.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 21 games from this season: 7–2 at home, 5–6 on the road, and 0–1 on neutral courts. The State Spartans scored 77.8 points per game and allowed 77.6 (+0.2 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Dec 17, 1955 to Dec 29, 1955. The most lopsided win was 95–75 at Maryland Terrapins on Dec 29, 1955; the heaviest defeat was 96–76 to Illinois Fighting Illini on Feb 18, 1956. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Pittsburgh Panthers (82–81).
Among Michigan State Spartans' 120 recorded seasons, 1955-56's .591 winning percentage ranks 61st. Previous season: 1954-55 State Spartans (13–9). Next season: 1956-57 State Spartans (16–10).
Game-by-game results (21 games)
Game recaps
1956-01-28: Michigan State survived Ohio State Buckeyes 94–91 as McCoy scored a team-high 40. Freeman had 46 for Ohio State Buckeyes.
1956-03-03: Ohio State Buckeyes handled Michigan State 96–84. Freeman led the winners with 43 points. McCoy had 21 for Michigan State. Howard grabbed 15 rebounds.
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