1996-97 Washington State Cougars basketball — schedule and results

The 1996-97 Washington State Cougars went 13-17 (5-13 in the Pac-10) under head coach Kevin Eastman. Simple Rating System: 8.23.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 30 games from this season: 9–5 at home, 3–10 on the road, and 1–2 on neutral courts. The State Cougars scored 74.8 points per game and allowed 74.1 (+0.7 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 5 games, from Nov 23, 1996 to Dec 7, 1996. The most lopsided win was 95–54 over San Jose State Spartans on Dec 22, 1996; the heaviest defeat was 106–73 at USC Trojans on Jan 4, 1997. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against UCLA Bruins (86–87). 1 game went to overtime.

Among Washington State Cougars' 120 recorded seasons, 1996-97's .433 winning percentage ranks 74th. Previous season: 1995-96 State Cougars (17–12). Next season: 1997-98 State Cougars (10–19).

Game-by-game results (30 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
1996-11-23	vs Boise State Broncos	W 74–69	Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum
1996-11-26	vs Seattle	W 87–77	Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum
1996-11-30	at Gonzaga Bulldogs	W 75–62	The Kennel
1996-12-02	vs UC Irvine Anteaters	W 91–53	Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum
1996-12-07	at Eastern Washington Eagles	W 80–46	Reese Court
1996-12-10	at Montana Grizzlies	L 65–71	Harry Adams Field House
1996-12-14	vs Idaho Vandals	W 69–57	Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum
1996-12-22	vs San Jose State Spartans	W 95–54	Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum
1996-12-27	neutral Georgia Bulldogs	L 61–64	Special Events Arena
1996-12-28	neutral Michigan Wolverines	L 79–85	Special Events Arena
1996-12-29	neutral Northwestern Wildcats	W 68–52	Special Events Arena
1997-01-02	at UCLA Bruins	L 56–84	Pauley Pavilion
1997-01-04	at USC Trojans	L 73–106	L.A. Sports Arena
1997-01-09	vs Oregon Ducks	W 81–76	Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum
1997-01-11	vs Oregon State Beavers	W 80–64	Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum
1997-01-18	vs Washington Huskies	L 72–74	Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum
1997-01-23	at California Golden Bears	L 75–77 (2OTOT)	Harmon Gym
1997-01-25	at Stanford Cardinal	L 61–81	Maples Pavilion
1997-01-30	vs Arizona Wildcats	L 78–87	Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum
1997-02-01	vs Arizona State Sun Devils	W 74–55	Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum
1997-02-06	at Oregon State Beavers	L 49–61	Gill Coliseum
1997-02-08	at Oregon Ducks	L 82–93	McArthur Court
1997-02-11	at Idaho Vandals	L 66–73	Cowan Spectrum
1997-02-15	at Washington Huskies	L 70–91	Hec Edmundson Pavilion
1997-02-20	vs Stanford Cardinal	L 63–76	Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum
1997-02-22	vs California Golden Bears	W 89–87	Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum
1997-02-27	at Arizona Wildcats	L 86–100	McKale Center
1997-03-01	at Arizona State Sun Devils	W 74–70	Wells Fargo Arena
1997-03-06	vs USC Trojans	L 85–92	Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum
1997-03-08	vs UCLA Bruins	L 86–87	Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum

Game recaps

1997-01-02: UCLA Bruins routed Washington State Cougars 84–56. Charles O'Bannon led the winners with 15 points. Carlos Daniel had 13 for Washington State Cougars.

1997-03-08: Behind J.R. Henderson's 21 points, UCLA Bruins held off Washington State 87–86. Isaac Fontaine had 33 for Washington State.

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