1966-67 Michigan State Spartans basketball — schedule and results
The 1966-67 Michigan State Spartans went 16-7 (10-4 in the Big Ten) under head coach John Benington. The team peaked at #5 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 6.57.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 22 games from this season: 10–1 at home, 5–4 on the road, and 0–2 on neutral courts. The State Spartans scored 73.5 points per game and allowed 69.5 (+4.0 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Feb 27, 1967 to Mar 11, 1967. The most lopsided win was 103–68 over Wichita State Shockers on Dec 10, 1966; the heaviest defeat was 81–59 at Michigan Wolverines on Jan 21, 1967. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Minnesota Golden Gophers (67–66).
Among Michigan State Spartans' 120 recorded seasons, 1966-67's .696 winning percentage ranks 38th. Previous season: 1965-66 State Spartans (15–7). Next season: 1967-68 State Spartans (12–12).
Game-by-game results (22 games)
Game recaps
1967-02-20: Ohio State Buckeyes beat Michigan State Spartans 80–64 as Hosket scored a team-high 20. Lafayette had 20 for Michigan State Spartans. Hosket grabbed 15 rebounds.
1967-02-27: Michigan State Spartans handled Ohio State Buckeyes 74–63. Bailey led the winners with 17 points. Hosket had 17 for Ohio State Buckeyes.
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