1970-71 Northwestern Wildcats basketball — schedule and results
The 1970-71 Northwestern Wildcats went 7-17 (3-11 in the Big Ten) under head coach Brad Snyder. Simple Rating System: 1.21.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 22 games from this season: 4–6 at home, 1–9 on the road, and 0–2 on neutral courts. The Wildcats scored 81.3 points per game and allowed 86.0 (-4.8 per game). The most lopsided win was 98–79 over Butler Bulldogs on Dec 8, 1970; the heaviest defeat was 98–74 to North Carolina Tar Heels on Dec 30, 1970. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Michigan Wolverines (81–82).
Among Northwestern Wildcats' 116 recorded seasons, 1970-71's .292 winning percentage ranks 90th. Previous season: 1969-70 Wildcats (9–15). Next season: 1971-72 Wildcats (5–18).
Game-by-game results (22 games)
Game recaps
1970-12-01: Kentucky Wildcats handled Northwestern 115–100. Tom Parker led the winners with 23 points. Ron Shoger had 35 for Northwestern. Barry Moran grabbed 16 rebounds.
1971-02-20: Behind Hornyak's 23 points, Ohio State Buckeyes pulled away from Northwestern Wildcats 84–72. Shoger had 21 for Northwestern Wildcats.
1971-03-06: Ohio State Buckeyes edged Northwestern Wildcats 68–67. Hornyak led the winners with 22 points. Hentz had 23 for Northwestern Wildcats.
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