1996-97 Purdue Boilermakers basketball — schedule and results
The 1996-97 Purdue Boilermakers went 18-12 (12-6 in the Big Ten) under head coach Gene Keady. Simple Rating System: 12.24.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 30 games from this season: 11–3 at home, 6–6 on the road, and 1–3 on neutral courts. The Boilermakers scored 72.1 points per game and allowed 70.7 (+1.3 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Jan 29, 1997 to Feb 8, 1997. The most lopsided win was 75–45 over UT Martin Skyhawks on Dec 16, 1996; the heaviest defeat was 97–69 at TCU Horned Frogs on Dec 30, 1996. The tightest finish was a 2-point win against Indiana Hoosiers (89–87, overtime). 2 games went to overtime.
Among Purdue Boilermakers' 124 recorded seasons, 1996-97's .600 winning percentage ranks 82nd. Previous season: 1995-96 Boilermakers (26–6). Next season: 1997-98 Boilermakers (28–8).
Game-by-game results (30 games)
Game recaps
1996-12-03: Kentucky Wildcats beat Purdue 101–87 as Ron Mercer scored a team-high 30. Mike Robinson had 20 for Purdue.
1996-12-14: Louisville Cardinals beat Purdue Boilermakers 88–72 as Wheat scored a team-high 25. Miller had 22 for Purdue Boilermakers.
1997-02-05: Purdue Boilermakers beat Ohio State Buckeyes 94–77 as Chad Austin scored a team-high 26. Damon Stringer had 20 for Ohio State Buckeyes.
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