2008-09 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball — schedule and results
The 2008-09 Minnesota Golden Gophers went 22-11 (9-9 in the Big Ten) under head coach Tubby Smith. The team peaked at #18 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 11.32.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 33 games from this season: 16–3 at home, 4–6 on the road, and 2–2 on neutral courts. The Golden Gophers scored 66.3 points per game and allowed 61.6 (+4.8 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 12 games, from Nov 14, 2008 to Dec 28, 2008. The most lopsided win was 72–45 over Northwestern Wildcats on Feb 22, 2009; the heaviest defeat was 76–47 at Michigan State Spartans on Feb 4, 2009. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Colorado State Rams (72–71). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Minnesota Golden Gophers' 127 recorded seasons, 2008-09's .667 winning percentage ranks 34th. Previous season: 2007-08 Golden Gophers (20–14). Next season: 2009-10 Golden Gophers (21–14).
Game-by-game results (33 games)
Game recaps
2008-11-15: Minnesota got past Bowling Green Falcons 68–61 as Westbrook, Lawrence scored a team-high 20. CLEMENTS, Darryl had 19 for Bowling Green Falcons.
2008-12-02: Behind Iverson, Colton's 14 points, Minnesota pulled away from Virginia Cavaliers 66–56. Jamil Tucker had 12 for Virginia Cavaliers.
2009-02-19: Michigan Wolverines handled Minnesota 74–62. Novak, Zack led the winners with 18 points. Joseph, Devoe had 14 for Minnesota.
2009-02-26: Illinois Fighting Illini handled Minnesota 52–41. Davis, Mike led the winners with 14 points. Johnson, Damian had 18 for Minnesota.
2009-03-07: Behind Sims, DeShawn's 24 points, Michigan Wolverines held off Minnesota 67–64. Westbrook, Lawrence. had 16 for Minnesota.
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