1970-71 Michigan Wolverines basketball — schedule and results
The 1970-71 Michigan Wolverines went 19-7 (12-2 in the Big Ten) under head coach Johnny Orr. The team peaked at #12 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 11.25.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 25 games from this season: 9–2 at home, 6–4 on the road, and 3–1 on neutral courts. The Wolverines scored 86.6 points per game and allowed 81.5 (+5.1 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 9 games, from Dec 30, 1970 to Feb 20, 1971. The most lopsided win was 100–73 over Harvard Crimson on Dec 21, 1970; the heaviest defeat was 95–74 at Duke Blue Devils on Dec 7, 1970. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Detroit Mercy Titans (74–73).
Among Michigan Wolverines' 109 recorded seasons, 1970-71's .731 winning percentage ranks 30th. Previous season: 1969-70 Wolverines (10–14). Next season: 1971-72 Wolverines (14–10).
Game-by-game results (25 games)
Game recaps
1970-12-05: Kentucky Wildcats handled Michigan 104–93. Mike Casey led the winners with 25 points. Henry Wilmore had 40 for Michigan.
1971-02-27: Behind Hornyak's 37 points, Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Michigan Wolverines 91–85. Wilmore had 42 for Michigan Wolverines. Witte grabbed 18 rebounds.
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