1960–61 Washington State Cougars men's basketball team

American college basketball season

1960–61 Washington State Cougars men's basketball
ConferenceIndependent
Record10–16
Head coach
  • Marv Harshman (3rd season)
Home arenaBohler Gymnasium
Seasons

The 1960–61 Washington State Cougars men's basketball team represented Washington State University for the 1960–61 NCAA college basketball season. Led by third-year head coach Marv Harshman, the Cougars were an independent and played their home games on campus at Bohler Gymnasium in Pullman, Washington.

The Cougars were 10–16 overall in the regular season, and dropped both games to rival Washington.[1][2]

Washington State was 5–10 against the former Northern Division of the Pacific Coast Conference: Washington (0–2), Oregon (2–3), Oregon State (1–3), and Palouse neighbor Idaho (2–2).[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Huskies trim WSU". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. March 12, 1961. p. 8.
  2. ^ "Cougars beaten". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. March 13, 1961. p. 14.
  3. ^ "Washington State tips Idaho 77-63". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. February 22, 1961. p. 8.
  4. ^ "Cougars, Vandals all even as WSU tops Palouse rival". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). February 22, 1961. p. 18.

External links

  • Sports Reference – Washington State Cougars: 1960–61 basketball season
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Washington State Cougars men's basketball
Venues
  • Bohler Gymnasium (1928–1973)
  • Beasley Coliseum (1973–present)
RivalriesCulture & lorePeople
Seasons
Helms and Premo-Porretta national championship in bold; NCAA Final Four appearance in italics