1970-71 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball — schedule and results
The 1970-71 West Virginia Mountaineers went 13-12 under head coach Sonny Moran. Simple Rating System: 1.51.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 25 games from this season: 9–4 at home, 3–6 on the road, and 1–2 on neutral courts. The Virginia Mountaineers scored 88.7 points per game and allowed 88.7 (-0.0 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 3 games, from Jan 30, 1971 to Feb 6, 1971. The most lopsided win was 113–92 over Colgate Raiders on Dec 1, 1970; the heaviest defeat was 109–85 to Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Feb 11, 1971. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Florida Gators (71–72). 2 games went to overtime.
Among West Virginia Mountaineers' 115 recorded seasons, 1970-71's .520 winning percentage ranks 80th. Previous season: 1969-70 Virginia Mountaineers (11–15). Next season: 1971-72 Virginia Mountaineers (13–11).
Game-by-game results (25 games)
Game recaps
1970-12-07: Behind Tom Parker's 24 points, Kentucky Wildcats defeated West Virginia 106–100. Wil Robinson had 29 for West Virginia. Tom Payne grabbed 19 rebounds.
1971-01-13: Ohio State Buckeyes beat West Virginia Mountaineers 83–74. Hornyak led the winners with 28 points. Robinson had 27 for West Virginia Mountaineers.
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