1969-70 South Carolina Gamecocks basketball — schedule and results
The 1969-70 South Carolina Gamecocks went 25-3 (14-0 in the ACC) under head coach Frank McGuire. The team peaked at #1 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 19.11.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 27 games from this season: 9–2 at home, 11–0 on the road, and 4–1 on neutral courts. The Carolina Gamecocks scored 73.3 points per game and allowed 57.9 (+15.4 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 16 games, from Dec 10, 1969 to Feb 9, 1970. The most lopsided win was 99–52 over Clemson Tigers on Feb 7, 1970; the heaviest defeat was 68–62 to Davidson Wildcats on Feb 11, 1970. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Tennessee Volunteers (54–55).
Among South Carolina Gamecocks' 111 recorded seasons, 1969-70's .893 winning percentage ranks 3rd. Previous season: 1968-69 Carolina Gamecocks (21–7). Next season: 1970-71 Carolina Gamecocks (23–6).
Game-by-game results (27 games)
Game recaps
1969-12-13: Behind Tom Owens's 23 points, South Carolina pulled away from Virginia Cavaliers 62–51. Chip Case had 15 for Virginia Cavaliers.
1969-12-29: South Carolina routed New Mexico Lobos 85–62. John Roche led the winners with 31 points. Willie Long had 21 for New Mexico Lobos.
1970-01-12: Behind Tom Owens's 18 points, South Carolina Gamecocks rolled past Virginia Cavaliers 63–42. Bill Gerry had 14 for Virginia Cavaliers.
South Carolina Gamecocks program history · All Division I programs · Hoopsipedia home