Men's Basketball Post-Game Notes

Dec. 5, 2007

THE TEAM

The Spiders made just one less field goal than the Bulls (25-24), but were out-shot 26-of-32 to 9-of-15 at the foul line.

The Spiders had just 11 turnovers, marking the third-straight game that Richmond has committed 12 or less turnovers.

Richmond blocked five shots against South Florida, marking the fourth time in nine games that the Spiders have blocked five or more shots.

This was just the second time in nine games that the outcome of a Richmond game has not been decided by six points or less. In the two games decided by more than six points, the Spiders were down six with under three minutes to play against USF before losing by 14 and trailed No. 2 ranked Memphis by three with just over six minutes to play before losing by 17.

The Spiders have been no worse than down one at the half in eight of nine games. Richmond has led at the half in six of nine games this year, been tied once and trailed by one point to No. 2 Memphis at the break.

The Spiders took 28 three-pointers and are averaging 28.5 shots from behind the arc in the last two games.

Richmond's rebounding woes continue as the Spiders have not had more than 26 rebounds in each of the last four games. The Spiders were out-rebounded 46-24 against South Florida.

This was South Florida's first win in five tries against Richmond.

Richmond's top two leading scorers - Dan Geriot and David Gonzalvez - have scored in double-figures in the same game just once this season.

Richmond head coach Chris Mooney dropped to 3-2 against Big East opponents.

Richmond shot over 40 percent for the seventh-straight game, shooting 40.7 percent from the floor against USF.

THE PLAYERS

Sophomore Ryan Butler dished out a career high nine assists, just missing a double-double as he scored in double-figures for the second time this season and the 10th-time in his career.

Sophomore Dan Geriot scored 17 points for his sixth double-figure scoring game of the season and the 25th double-figure scoring game of his career. He as scored in double-figures in six of the last seven games and has made a three-pointer in four-straight games.

Senior Gaston Moliva played in his second game of the season, scoring seven points in 19 minutes with his eighth career three-pointer.

Freshmen Kevin Smith (ankle) and Chris Richard (knee) did not dress for the game due to injury.

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