1970-71 South Carolina Gamecocks basketball — schedule and results
The 1970-71 South Carolina Gamecocks went 23-6 (10-4 in the ACC) under head coach Frank McGuire. The team peaked at #2 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 15.05.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 29 games from this season: 11–0 at home, 5–4 on the road, and 7–2 on neutral courts. The Carolina Gamecocks scored 77.9 points per game and allowed 68.4 (+9.4 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 12 games, from Feb 4, 1971 to Mar 13, 1971. The most lopsided win was 118–83 over Furman Paladins on Feb 4, 1971; the heaviest defeat was 79–64 at North Carolina Tar Heels on Jan 4, 1971. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Maryland Terrapins (30–31).
Among South Carolina Gamecocks' 111 recorded seasons, 1970-71's .793 winning percentage ranks 8th. Previous season: 1969-70 Carolina Gamecocks (25–3). Next season: 1971-72 Carolina Gamecocks (24–5).
Game-by-game results (29 games)
Game recaps
1971-01-11: Virginia Cavaliers edged South Carolina 50–49. Barry Parkhill led the winners with 15 points. Tom Owens had 16 for South Carolina.
1971-01-30: South Carolina Gamecocks routed Virginia Cavaliers 92–70. Kevin Joyce led the winners with 20 points. Barry Parkhill had 23 for Virginia Cavaliers.
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