1958-59 Mississippi State Bulldogs basketball — schedule and results
The 1958-59 Mississippi State Bulldogs went 24-1 (13-1 in the SEC) under head coach Babe McCarthy. The team peaked at #3 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 12.08.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 20 games from this season: 9–0 at home, 8–1 on the road, and 2–0 on neutral courts. The State Bulldogs scored 69.1 points per game and allowed 57.7 (+11.4 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 15 games, from Jan 5, 1959 to Feb 28, 1959. The most lopsided win was 105–68 at Florida Gators on Feb 14, 1959; the heaviest defeat was 97–66 at Auburn Tigers on Jan 3, 1959. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Murray State Racers (63–62).
Among Mississippi State Bulldogs' 111 recorded seasons, 1958-59's .960 winning percentage ranks 1st. Previous season: 1957-58 State Bulldogs (20–5). Next season: 1959-60 State Bulldogs (12–13).
Game-by-game results (20 games)
Game recaps
1959-02-09: Mississippi State beat Kentucky Wildcats 66–58. Bailey Howell led the winners with 27 points. Johnny Cox had 16 for Kentucky Wildcats. Bailey Howell grabbed 17 rebounds.
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