1956-57 Michigan State Spartans basketball — schedule and results
The 1956-57 Michigan State Spartans went 16-10 (10-4 in the Big Ten) under head coach Forddy Anderson. The team peaked at #8 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 11.65.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 26 games from this season: 7–3 at home, 5–4 on the road, and 4–3 on neutral courts. The State Spartans scored 74.2 points per game and allowed 70.1 (+4.1 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 10 games, from Jan 26, 1957 to Mar 2, 1957. The most lopsided win was 92–65 over Marquette Golden Eagles on Dec 22, 1956; the heaviest defeat was 70–51 at Ohio State Buckeyes on Jan 19, 1957. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Purdue Boilermakers (71–72). 2 games went to overtime.
Among Michigan State Spartans' 120 recorded seasons, 1956-57's .615 winning percentage ranks 57th. Previous season: 1955-56 State Spartans (13–9). Next season: 1957-58 State Spartans (16–6).
Game-by-game results (26 games)
Game recaps
1957-01-19: Behind Howard's 17 points, Ohio State Buckeyes pulled away from Michigan State Spartans 70–51. Hedden had 12 for Michigan State Spartans. Green grabbed 15 rebounds.
1957-01-28: Behind Quiggle's 21 points, Michigan State Spartans defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 73–64. Howard had 19 for Ohio State Buckeyes. Green grabbed 16 rebounds.
1957-03-22: North Carolina Tar Heels beat Michigan State Spartans 74–70. Rosenbluth led the winners with 31 points. Quiggie had 20 for Michigan State Spartans.
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