1968-69 South Carolina Gamecocks basketball — schedule and results
The 1968-69 South Carolina Gamecocks went 21-7 (11-3 in the ACC) under head coach Frank McGuire. The team peaked at #8 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 8.43.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 28 games from this season: 9–1 at home, 7–3 on the road, and 5–3 on neutral courts. The Carolina Gamecocks scored 70.8 points per game and allowed 64.5 (+6.2 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 9 games, from Feb 1, 1969 to Feb 22, 1969. The most lopsided win was 106–79 at Clemson Tigers on Feb 10, 1969; the heaviest defeat was 86–70 at Virginia Cavaliers on Dec 14, 1968. The tightest finish was a 2-point win against Auburn Tigers (51–49).
Among South Carolina Gamecocks' 111 recorded seasons, 1968-69's .750 winning percentage ranks 12th. Previous season: 1967-68 Carolina Gamecocks (15–7). Next season: 1969-70 Carolina Gamecocks (25–3).
Game-by-game results (28 games)
Game recaps
1968-12-14: Virginia Cavaliers handled South Carolina 86–70. Mike Wilkes led the winners with 21 points. John Roche had 26 for South Carolina. Mike Wilkes grabbed 16 rebounds.
1969-02-22: Behind John Roche's 35 points, South Carolina Gamecocks pulled away from Virginia Cavaliers 86–70. Tony Kinn had 24 for Virginia Cavaliers. John Ribock grabbed 15 rebounds.
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