1996-97 Stanford Cardinal basketball — schedule and results
The 1996-97 Stanford Cardinal went 22-8 (12-6 in the Pac-10) under head coach Mike Montgomery. The team peaked at #15 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 19.89.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 30 games from this season: 12–0 at home, 6–6 on the road, and 4–2 on neutral courts. The Cardinal scored 80.9 points per game and allowed 69.0 (+11.9 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 7 games, from Nov 30, 1996 to Jan 2, 1997. The most lopsided win was 109–61 over UCLA Bruins on Jan 9, 1997; the heaviest defeat was 87–68 at UCLA Bruins on Feb 8, 1997. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Arizona Wildcats (75–76). 3 games went to overtime.
Among Stanford Cardinal's 110 recorded seasons, 1996-97's .733 winning percentage ranks 19th. Previous season: 1995-96 Cardinal (20–9). Next season: 1997-98 Cardinal (30–5).
Game-by-game results (30 games)
Game recaps
1997-01-09: Stanford Cardinal routed UCLA Bruins 109–61. Knight led the winners with 25 points. Bailey had 14 for UCLA Bruins.
1997-02-08: UCLA Bruins handled Stanford Cardinal 87–68. Charles O'Bannon led the winners with 23 points. Kris Weems had 16 for Stanford Cardinal.
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