1956-57 South Carolina Gamecocks basketball — schedule and results
The 1956-57 South Carolina Gamecocks went 17-12 (5-9 in the ACC) under head coach Frank Johnson. Simple Rating System: 1.41.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 27 games from this season: 6–1 at home, 5–10 on the road, and 4–1 on neutral courts. The Carolina Gamecocks scored 80.9 points per game and allowed 79.5 (+1.4 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 4 games, from Feb 26, 1957 to Mar 8, 1957. The most lopsided win was 113–85 over Clemson Tigers on Mar 2, 1957; the heaviest defeat was 104–76 at Duke Blue Devils on Dec 5, 1956. The tightest finish was a 2-point loss against Georgia Bulldogs (62–64).
Among South Carolina Gamecocks' 111 recorded seasons, 1956-57's .586 winning percentage ranks 42nd. Previous season: 1955-56 Carolina Gamecocks (9–14). Next season: 1957-58 Carolina Gamecocks (5–19).
Game-by-game results (27 games)
Game recaps
1957-02-22: Behind Brennan's 26 points, North Carolina Tar Heels pulled away from South Carolina Gamecocks 75–62. Pericola had 19 for South Carolina Gamecocks.
1957-03-09: Behind Rosenbluth's 38 points, North Carolina Tar Heels rolled past South Carolina Gamecocks 95–75. Wallace had 28 for South Carolina Gamecocks. Brennan grabbed 19 rebounds.
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