1970-71 NC State Wolfpack basketball — schedule and results
The 1970-71 NC State Wolfpack went 13-14 (5-9 in the ACC) under head coach Norm Sloan. The team peaked at #19 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 4.56.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 26 games from this season: 7–4 at home, 2–8 on the road, and 3–2 on neutral courts. The State Wolfpack scored 75.5 points per game and allowed 77.6 (-2.2 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 6 games, from Dec 12, 1970 to Jan 6, 1971. The most lopsided win was 97–77 over Virginia Cavaliers on Feb 22, 1971; the heaviest defeat was 79–53 at Virginia Cavaliers on Feb 6, 1971. The tightest finish was a 2-point win against Maryland Terrapins (83–81). 1 game went to overtime.
Among NC State Wolfpack's 113 recorded seasons, 1970-71's .481 winning percentage ranks 89th. Previous season: 1969-70 State Wolfpack (23–7). Next season: 1971-72 State Wolfpack (16–10).
Game-by-game results (26 games)
Game recaps
1971-02-06: Virginia Cavaliers routed NC State Wolfpack 79–53. Barry Parkhill led the winners with 21 points. Bob Heuts had 14 for NC State Wolfpack.
1971-02-22: Behind Bill Benson's 22 points, NC State Wolfpack rolled past Virginia Cavaliers 97–77. Barry Parkhill had 18 for Virginia Cavaliers.
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