1970-71 Wisconsin Badgers basketball — schedule and results
The 1970-71 Wisconsin Badgers went 9-15 (4-10 in the Big Ten) under head coach John Powless. Simple Rating System: 3.3.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 22 games from this season: 5–6 at home, 1–9 on the road, and 1–0 on neutral courts. The Badgers scored 83.2 points per game and allowed 85.1 (-1.9 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 3 games, from Feb 23, 1971 to Mar 2, 1971. The most lopsided win was 96–77 over Tulane Green Wave on Dec 19, 1970; the heaviest defeat was 93–73 at Michigan Wolverines on Mar 13, 1971. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Ohio Bobcats (80–81). 1 game went to overtime.
Among Wisconsin Badgers' 124 recorded seasons, 1970-71's .375 winning percentage ranks 106th. Previous season: 1969-70 Badgers (10–14). Next season: 1971-72 Badgers (13–11).
Game-by-game results (22 games)
Game recaps
1971-01-16: Behind Witte's 22 points, Ohio State Buckeyes pulled away from Wisconsin 83–69. Sherrod had 24 for Wisconsin. Watson grabbed 16 rebounds.
1971-02-16: Ohio State Buckeyes got past Wisconsin 79–71 as Hornyak scored a team-high 26. Sherrod had 23 for Wisconsin.
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