1980-81 Michigan Wolverines basketball — schedule and results
The 1980-81 Michigan Wolverines went 19-11 (8-10 in the Big Ten) under head coach Bill Frieder. The team peaked at #9 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 12.26.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 29 games from this season: 12–4 at home, 6–7 on the road. The Wolverines scored 75.6 points per game and allowed 71.1 (+4.4 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 8 games, from Nov 29, 1980 to Dec 30, 1980. The most lopsided win was 98–69 over Akron Zips on Dec 8, 1980; the heaviest defeat was 105–87 to Ohio State Buckeyes on Feb 12, 1981. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Dayton Flyers (85–84). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Michigan Wolverines' 109 recorded seasons, 1980-81's .633 winning percentage ranks 49th. Previous season: 1979-80 Wolverines (17–13). Next season: 1981-82 Wolverines (7–20).
Game-by-game results (29 games)
Game recaps
1980-12-06: Michigan handled Arkansas Razorbacks 78–65. Mike McGee led the winners with 23 points. Scott Hastings had 14 for Arkansas Razorbacks.
1981-02-12: Ohio State Buckeyes handled Michigan Wolverines 105–87. Herb Williams led the winners with 24 points. Mike McGee had 37 for Michigan Wolverines. Clark Kellogg grabbed 19 rebounds.
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