1969-70 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball — schedule and results
The 1969-70 Minnesota Golden Gophers went 13-11 (7-7 in the Big Ten) under head coach Bill Fitch. Simple Rating System: 6.56.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 22 games from this season: 8–3 at home, 2–8 on the road, and 1–0 on neutral courts. The Golden Gophers scored 77.1 points per game and allowed 77.7 (-0.6 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Jan 17, 1970 to Jan 31, 1970. The most lopsided win was 77–65 over Indiana Hoosiers on Jan 10, 1970; the heaviest defeat was 67–51 at Marquette Golden Eagles on Dec 22, 1969. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against UCLA Bruins (71–72).
Among Minnesota Golden Gophers' 127 recorded seasons, 1969-70's .542 winning percentage ranks 75th. Previous season: 1968-69 Golden Gophers (12–12). Next season: 1970-71 Golden Gophers (11–13).
Game-by-game results (22 games)
Game recaps
1970-01-03: Behind Finney's 24 points, Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Minnesota 78–71. Mikan had 22 for Minnesota. Mikan grabbed 17 rebounds.
1970-01-24: Minnesota Golden Gophers survived Ohio State Buckeyes 77–76 as Shannon scored a team-high 28. Sorenson had 33 for Ohio State Buckeyes.
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