1980-81 Wyoming Cowboys basketball — schedule and results
The 1980-81 Wyoming Cowboys went 24-6 (13-3 in the WAC) under head coach Jim Brandenburg. The team peaked at #17 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 17.3.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 26 games from this season: 10–0 at home, 8–5 on the road, and 2–1 on neutral courts. The Cowboys scored 70.8 points per game and allowed 57.9 (+12.9 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 7 games, from Feb 14, 1981 to Mar 12, 1981. The most lopsided win was 102–57 over San Diego State Aztecs on Feb 7, 1981; the heaviest defeat was 84–70 at BYU Cougars on Jan 24, 1981. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against New Mexico Lobos (56–57).
Among Wyoming Cowboys' 104 recorded seasons, 1980-81's .800 winning percentage ranks 8th. Previous season: 1979-80 Cowboys (18–10). Next season: 1981-82 Cowboys (23–7).
Game-by-game results (26 games)
Game recaps
1981-01-10: Wyoming Cowboys routed New Mexico Lobos 91–54. Kenneth Ollie led the winners with 21 points. Kenny Page had 16 for New Mexico Lobos.
1981-02-12: New Mexico Lobos edged Wyoming Cowboys 57–56. Kenny Page led the winners with 16 points. Charles Bradley had 17 for Wyoming Cowboys.
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