Men's Basketball Post-Game Notes - University of Richmond Athletics

Dec. 19, 2007

THE TEAM

The Spiders handed Old Dominion its sixth-straight Robins Center loss dating back to 1998. Richmond has won six of the last seven meetings between the two teams.

Richmond has led by at least seven points in nine of 11 games this season and has led by at least four points in all 11 games.

The Spiders have now held opponents to 50 points or less 14 times in 71 games under Mooney. The Spiders have held teams to 60 points or less 23 times under Mooney and allowed over 70 points just 16 times in 71 games. Richmond has held six of the last eight opponents to 65 points or less.

Eight of Richmond's 11 games have been decided by six points or less. The Spiders are 5-3 in those games.

Richmond out-rebounded Old Dominion 31-26. It was just the second time this season that the Spiders out-rebounded their opponent. Seven different players grabbed at least three rebounds.

The Spiders had eight steals and have had at least seven steals in all 11 games this season.

Richmond had five blocks, marking the fifth time in 11 games that the Spiders have had at least five blocks.

Richmond shot a season-high 50 percent from the field, but took a season low 40 shots from the field.

The Spiders held Old Dominion to 34 percent shooting, the lowest for a Richmond opponent this season.

Richmond scored 31 points in the second half, just the third time in 11 games that the Spiders have scored over 30 points in the second half.

The Spiders have either led or trailed by one point in the half in 10 of 11 games after leading 24-19 at the break Wednesday. Richmond has now led at the half in seven games, been tied once and trailed by one point twice in 11 games.

THE PLAYERS

Sophomore Dan Geriot led the Spiders in scoring for the sixth time this season with 13 points. Geriot has scored in double-figures in seven of 11 games and 26 times in his career. He also had three assists.

Freshman Kevin Anderson scored all 10 of his points in the second half, for his fourth game in double-figures. Anderson has scored at least nine points in six of the last seven games and is averaging 10.6 points per game in the last seven contests. He had a career-high four steals against Old Dominion.

Senior Gaston Moliva had three blocks to give him five on the season and 108 for his career. Moliva ranks fourth on Richmond's all-time career list. He needs 25 more blocks to catch Jeff Pehl (1979-83) for third at 135.

Sophomore David Gonzalvez tied a season-high with four assists. He has had four assists in three games this season.

Freshman Kevin Smith grabbed a career-high five rebounds in a career-high 28 minutes.

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