1997-98 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball — schedule and results
The 1997-98 West Virginia Mountaineers went 24-9 (11-7 in the Big East) under head coach Gale Catlett. The team peaked at #15 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 16.24.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 33 games from this season: 13–1 at home, 4–6 on the road, and 7–2 on neutral courts. The Virginia Mountaineers scored 80.2 points per game and allowed 69.2 (+11.1 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 6 games, from Dec 6, 1997 to Dec 27, 1997. The most lopsided win was 101–52 over Robert Morris Colonials on Dec 16, 1997; the heaviest defeat was 73–58 at Syracuse Orange on Feb 14, 1998. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Cincinnati Bearcats (75–74). 1 game went to overtime.
Among West Virginia Mountaineers' 115 recorded seasons, 1997-98's .727 winning percentage ranks 25th. Previous season: 1996-97 Virginia Mountaineers (21–10). Next season: 1998-99 Virginia Mountaineers (10–19).
Game-by-game results (33 games)
Game recaps
1997-12-31: Georgetown Hoyas beat West Virginia 74–65. Brunner, Kenny led the winners with 15 points. Owens, Damian had 18 for West Virginia. Watkins, Jameel grabbed 16 rebounds.
1998-01-05: West Virginia handled Georgetown Hoyas 81–70. Owens, Damian led the winners with 27 points. Brunner, Kenny had 12 for Georgetown Hoyas.
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