1980-81 Vanderbilt Commodores basketball — schedule and results
The 1980-81 Vanderbilt Commodores went 15-14 (7-11 in the SEC) under head coach Richard Schmidt. Simple Rating System: 8.71.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 28 games from this season: 8–6 at home, 3–7 on the road, and 3–1 on neutral courts. The Commodores scored 72.6 points per game and allowed 71.9 (+0.8 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 3 games, from Nov 27, 1980 to Dec 1, 1980. The most lopsided win was 92–56 over Iona Gaels on Nov 28, 1980; the heaviest defeat was 80–48 at Kentucky Wildcats on Feb 21, 1981. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Mississippi State Bulldogs (68–69). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Vanderbilt Commodores' 116 recorded seasons, 1980-81's .517 winning percentage ranks 71st. Previous season: 1979-80 Commodores (13–13). Next season: 1981-82 Commodores (15–13).
Game-by-game results (28 games)
Game recaps
1981-01-24: Kentucky Wildcats handled Vanderbilt 78–64. Dirk Minniefield led the winners with 18 points. Charles Davis had 23 for Vanderbilt. Charles Davis grabbed 15 rebounds.
1981-02-21: Behind Sam Bowie's 19 points, Kentucky Wildcats rolled past Vanderbilt 80–48. Hutch Jones had 14 for Vanderbilt. Sam Bowie grabbed 15 rebounds.
1981-03-05: Behind Al Miller's 17 points, Vanderbilt defeated Kentucky Wildcats 60–55. Charles Hurt had 12 for Kentucky Wildcats.
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