1971-72 Michigan State Spartans basketball — schedule and results
The 1971-72 Michigan State Spartans went 13-11 (6-8 in the Big Ten) under head coach Gus Ganakas. Simple Rating System: 0.09.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 24 games from this season: 8–2 at home, 3–9 on the road, and 2–0 on neutral courts. The State Spartans scored 76.9 points per game and allowed 80.2 (-3.3 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Dec 4, 1971 to Dec 17, 1971. The most lopsided win was 98–74 over Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Feb 1, 1972; the heaviest defeat was 106–73 at Sam Houston Bearkats on Dec 28, 1971. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Western Michigan Broncos (66–65).
Among Michigan State Spartans' 120 recorded seasons, 1971-72's .542 winning percentage ranks 76th. Previous season: 1970-71 State Spartans (10–14). Next season: 1972-73 State Spartans (13–11).
Game-by-game results (24 games)
Game recaps
1971-12-13: Michigan State beat Kentucky Wildcats 91–85. Mike
Robinson led the winners with 32 points. Jim
Andrews had 32 for Kentucky Wildcats. Larry
Stamper grabbed 16 rebounds.
1972-03-07: Ohio State Buckeyes handled Michigan State Spartans 92–73. Jackson led the winners with 19 points. Robinson had 30 for Michigan State Spartans.
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