1953-54 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball — schedule and results
The 1953-54 Minnesota Golden Gophers went 17-5 (10-4 in the Big Ten) under head coach Ozzie Cowles. The team peaked at #6 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 14.03.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 22 games from this season: 10–2 at home, 7–3 on the road. The Golden Gophers scored 73.3 points per game and allowed 68.9 (+4.5 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 7 games, from Dec 5, 1953 to Dec 26, 1953. The most lopsided win was 74–46 over Colorado Buffaloes on Dec 19, 1953; the heaviest defeat was 74–59 at Kentucky Wildcats on Dec 28, 1953. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Oklahoma State Cowboys (57–56).
Among Minnesota Golden Gophers' 127 recorded seasons, 1953-54's .773 winning percentage ranks 19th. Previous season: 1952-53 Golden Gophers (14–8). Next season: 1954-55 Golden Gophers (15–7).
Game-by-game results (22 games)
Game recaps
1953-12-28: Kentucky Wildcats beat Minnesota 74–59 as Frank Ramsey scored a team-high 23. Dick Garmaker had 23 for Minnesota.
1954-02-20: Ohio State Buckeyes handled Minnesota Golden Gophers 84–73. Freeman led the winners with 26 points. Bennett had 20 for Minnesota Golden Gophers. Ebert grabbed 15 rebounds.
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