1970-71 Michigan State Spartans basketball — schedule and results
The 1970-71 Michigan State Spartans went 10-14 (4-10 in the Big Ten) under head coach Gus Ganakas. Simple Rating System: 0.97.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 23 games from this season: 5–4 at home, 3–9 on the road, and 1–1 on neutral courts. The State Spartans scored 75.7 points per game and allowed 80.5 (-4.8 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 5 games, from Dec 5, 1970 to Dec 19, 1970. The most lopsided win was 99–75 over Butler Bulldogs on Dec 14, 1970; the heaviest defeat was 100–70 at Purdue Boilermakers on Feb 27, 1971. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Northern Illinois Huskies (75–76).
Among Michigan State Spartans' 120 recorded seasons, 1970-71's .417 winning percentage ranks 102nd. Previous season: 1969-70 State Spartans (9–15). Next season: 1971-72 State Spartans (13–11).
Game-by-game results (23 games)
Game recaps
1970-12-18: Michigan State Spartans beat New Mexico Lobos 73–69. Benjamin led the winners with 27 points. Gibson had 18 for New Mexico Lobos.
1971-01-30: Behind Kilgore's 21 points, Michigan State pulled away from Ohio State Buckeyes 82–70. Witte had 19 for Ohio State Buckeyes. Kilgore grabbed 18 rebounds.
1971-02-06: Ohio State Buckeyes beat Michigan State 87–76 as Hornyak scored a team-high 25. Kilgore had 21 for Michigan State. Kilgore grabbed 16 rebounds.
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