1995-96 Utah Utes basketball — schedule and results
The 1995-96 Utah Utes went 27-7 (15-3 in the WAC) under head coach Rick Majerus. The team peaked at #7 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 18.52.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 34 games from this season: 14–1 at home, 9–4 on the road, and 4–2 on neutral courts. The Utes scored 76.7 points per game and allowed 63.9 (+12.9 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 10 games, from Jan 10, 1996 to Feb 10, 1996. The most lopsided win was 108–58 over Cal State Fullerton Titans on Dec 27, 1995; the heaviest defeat was 101–70 to Kentucky Wildcats on Mar 21, 1996. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Texas Longhorns (70–69). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Utah Utes' 109 recorded seasons, 1995-96's .794 winning percentage ranks 20th. Previous season: 1994-95 Utes (28–6). Next season: 1996-97 Utes (29–4).
Game-by-game results (34 games)
Game recaps
1996-01-27: Utah handled New Mexico Lobos 82–64. Keith Van Horn led the winners with 25 points. Charles Smith had 14 for New Mexico Lobos.
1996-02-03: Utah Utes handled New Mexico Lobos 74–58. Keith Van Horn led the winners with 30 points. Clayton Shields had 15 for New Mexico Lobos.
1996-03-09: Behind Kenny Thomas's 30 points, New Mexico Lobos defeated Utah Utes 64–60. Brandon Jessie had 16 for Utah Utes. Kenny Thomas grabbed 17 rebounds.
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