1980-81 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball — schedule and results
The 1980-81 Minnesota Golden Gophers went 19-11 (9-9 in the Big Ten) under head coach Jim Dutcher. The team peaked at #19 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 14.7.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 29 games from this season: 9–6 at home, 7–5 on the road, and 2–0 on neutral courts. The Golden Gophers scored 74.3 points per game and allowed 68.8 (+5.5 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 6 games, from Dec 22, 1980 to Jan 8, 1981. The most lopsided win was 95–56 over Yale Bulldogs on Dec 26, 1980; the heaviest defeat was 83–67 at Michigan Wolverines on Mar 5, 1981. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Michigan Wolverines (67–68). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Minnesota Golden Gophers' 127 recorded seasons, 1980-81's .633 winning percentage ranks 45th. Previous season: 1979-80 Golden Gophers (21–11). Next season: 1981-82 Golden Gophers (23–6).
Game-by-game results (29 games)
Game recaps
1981-01-22: Behind Carter Scott's 25 points, Ohio State Buckeyes pulled away from Minnesota Golden Gophers 76–63. Trent Tucker had 16 for Minnesota Golden Gophers.
1981-02-19: Minnesota Golden Gophers got past Ohio State Buckeyes 82–76 as Brewer, Randy scored a team-high 26. Kellogg, Clark had 23 for Ohio State Buckeyes.
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