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

Dec. 8, 2007

THE TEAM

The Spiders have either led or trailed by one point at the half in nine of 10 games this season. Richmond has led at the half in six games, been tied in one and trailed by one at the break in two games. Richmond was down one (31-30) at the half against VCU.

Richmond continues to struggle in the second half, being outscored by an average of almost eight points in the final 20 minutes. The Spiders average just 26.7 points in the second half, compared to 34.1 for the opposition. Richmond outscores opponents 32.9 to 30.2 in the first half.

The Spiders committed just two turnovers in the first half and finished the game with 14 turnovers. Richmond has had 14 or less turnovers in five of the last six games, including the last four straight.

Richmond had eight steals against VCU. The Spiders have had at least seven steals in each game this year.

The Spiders have led by at least four points in all 10 games this season and have led by six points or more in nine of 10 games.

Richmond shot a season-low 29.4 percent from the field.

THE PLAYERS

Freshman Kevin Anderson scored 10 points for his third game in double-figures this season. Anderson has scored at least seven points in the last six games and is averaging 10.6 points per game in that stretch.

Sophomore Ryan Butler had three steals for the fourth time this season.

Senior Oumar Sylla had three steals for the third time this season.

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