1961–62 Washington State Cougars men's basketball team

American college basketball season

1961–62 Washington State Cougars men's basketball
ConferenceIndependent
Record8–18
Head coach
  • Marv Harshman (4th season)
Home arenaBohler Gymnasium
Seasons

The 1961–62 Washington State Cougars men's basketball team represented Washington State University for the 1961–62 NCAA college basketball season. Led by fourth-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 8–18 overall in the regular season, and dropped both games to rival Washington.[1][2]

Washington State was 4–12 against the former Northern Division of the Pacific Coast Conference: Washington (0–2), Oregon (2–2), Oregon State (0–5), and Palouse neighbor Idaho (2–3).[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Hot Huskies hand Cougars their 18th loss". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). March 11, 1962. p. 10.
  2. ^ "Washington whips WSU". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. March 11, 1962. p. 1B.
  3. ^ "Idaho clips WSU, 65-60". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. February 28, 1962. p. 8.
  4. ^ "Vandals victors; take series 3-2". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. February 28, 1962. p. 18.

External links

  • Sports Reference – Washington State Cougars: 1961–62 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