1997-98 Washington Huskies basketball — schedule and results

The 1997-98 Washington Huskies went 20-10 (11-7 in the Pac-10) under head coach Bob Bender. Simple Rating System: 10.28.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 30 games from this season: 12–2 at home, 6–7 on the road, and 2–1 on neutral courts. The Huskies scored 78.6 points per game and allowed 76.6 (+2.0 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 5 games, from Feb 26, 1998 to Mar 14, 1998. The most lopsided win was 91–66 over USC Trojans on Feb 26, 1998; the heaviest defeat was 112–81 at Arizona Wildcats on Feb 5, 1998. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Oregon Ducks (62–61). 2 games went to overtime.

Among Washington Huskies' 117 recorded seasons, 1997-98's .667 winning percentage ranks 41st. Previous season: 1996-97 Huskies (17–11). Next season: 1998-99 Huskies (17–12).

Game-by-game results (30 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
1997-11-23	vs Saint Mary's Gaels	W 68–65 (OTOT)	Hec Edmundson Pavilion
1997-11-25	vs Boise State Broncos	W 78–68	Hec Edmundson Pavilion
1997-11-29	vs James Madison Dukes	W 70–61	Hec Edmundson Pavilion
1997-12-03	at Portland Pilots	W 70–68	Chiles Center
1997-12-06	at Oklahoma State Cowboys	L 66–81	Gallagher-Iba Arena
1997-12-09	at BYU Cougars	W 83–68	Marriott Center
1997-12-20	vs Old Dominion Monarchs	W 86–68	Hec Edmundson Pavilion
1997-12-22	at South Alabama Jaguars	L 52–69	Jaguar Gym
1997-12-30	vs Gonzaga Bulldogs	W 88–82	Hec Edmundson Pavilion
1998-01-05	vs Washington State Cougars	W 82–76	Hec Edmundson Pavilion
1998-01-08	vs Arizona State Sun Devils	W 92–70	Hec Edmundson Pavilion
1998-01-10	vs Arizona Wildcats	L 91–110	Hec Edmundson Pavilion
1998-01-15	at Oregon Ducks	W 81–71	McArthur Court
1998-01-17	at Oregon State Beavers	W 70–55	Gill Coliseum
1998-01-22	vs California Golden Bears	W 86–84 (OTOT)	Hec Edmundson Pavilion
1998-01-24	vs Stanford Cardinal	L 72–74	Hec Edmundson Pavilion
1998-01-29	at USC Trojans	W 101–86	L.A. Sports Arena
1998-01-31	at UCLA Bruins	L 94–105	Pauley Pavilion
1998-02-05	at Arizona Wildcats	L 81–112	McKale Center
1998-02-07	at Arizona State Sun Devils	L 85–94	Wells Fargo Arena
1998-02-12	vs Oregon State Beavers	W 84–74	Hec Edmundson Pavilion
1998-02-14	vs Oregon Ducks	W 62–61	Hec Edmundson Pavilion
1998-02-19	at Stanford Cardinal	L 70–93	Maples Pavilion
1998-02-21	at California Golden Bears	L 67–84	The Arena in Oakland
1998-02-26	vs USC Trojans	W 91–66	Hec Edmundson Pavilion
1998-03-01	vs UCLA Bruins	W 95–94	Hec Edmundson Pavilion
1998-03-07	at Washington State Cougars	W 70–51	Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum
1998-03-12	neutral Xavier Musketeers	W 69–68	Verizon Center
1998-03-14	neutral Richmond Spiders	W 81–66	Verizon Center
1998-03-19	neutral UConn Huskies	L 74–75	Greensboro Coliseum

Game recaps

1998-01-31: UCLA Bruins handled Washington Huskies 105–94. Kris Johnson led the winners with 26 points. Todd MacCulloch had 26 for Washington Huskies.

1998-02-05: Arizona Wildcats routed Washington Huskies 112–81. Dickerson, Michael led the winners with 30 points. MacCulloch, Todd had 26 for Washington Huskies. MacCulloch, Todd grabbed 15 rebounds.

1998-03-01: Washington Huskies survived UCLA Bruins 95–94 as Todd MacCulloch scored a team-high 25. Toby Bailey had 32 for UCLA Bruins.

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