1955-56 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball — schedule and results
The 1955-56 Minnesota Golden Gophers went 11-11 (6-8 in the Big Ten) under head coach Ozzie Cowles. The team peaked at #20 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 8.07.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 22 games from this season: 6–4 at home, 2–6 on the road, and 3–1 on neutral courts. The Golden Gophers scored 77.6 points per game and allowed 78.5 (-0.8 per game). The most lopsided win was 83–67 over Northwestern Wildcats on Jan 28, 1956; the heaviest defeat was 84–62 at Iowa Hawkeyes on Jan 14, 1956. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against SMU Mustangs (81–82).
Among Minnesota Golden Gophers' 127 recorded seasons, 1955-56's .500 winning percentage ranks 81st. Previous season: 1954-55 Golden Gophers (15–7). Next season: 1956-57 Golden Gophers (14–8).
Game-by-game results (22 games)
Game recaps
1955-12-20: Behind Bob Burrow's 27 points, Kentucky Wildcats defeated Minnesota 72–65. Gerald Lindsley had 18 for Minnesota.
1956-02-18: Ohio State Buckeyes beat Minnesota Golden Gophers 91–80 as Freeman scored a team-high 29. Dommeyer had 24 for Minnesota Golden Gophers. Howard grabbed 16 rebounds.
1956-03-05: Behind Tucker's 28 points, Minnesota defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 95–89. Freeman had 33 for Ohio State Buckeyes. Tucker grabbed 18 rebounds.
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