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

Feb. 28, 2007

THE TEAM

The Spiders had seven turnovers Wednesday against Saint Louis, one over the season-low of six that Richmond had Saturday against Saint Joseph's. This was the third-straight game that the Spiders had single-digit turnovers and the ninth time this year, including six of the last 11 games. Richmond has stayed out of the teens in turnovers in 16 times in 28 games.

The Spiders were out-rebounded 35-18, marking the eighth time in the last 11 games that Richmond has been beaten by 17 or more on the glass. Richmond gave up a season-high 22 second-chance points to the Billikens.

Richmond shot 50 percent from the field, making 27-of-54 shots. It was the eighth time this season the Spiders have shot 50 percent or higher, including the second-straight game. Richmond has shot over 45 percent from the field in 13 of 28 games.

The Spiders made 10 3-pointers against Saint Louis, the fourth time Richmond made at least 10 treys in a game. Richmond has made at least five 3-pointers in all but seven of 28 games. Richmond tied a season high with 30 3-point attempts.

Richmond held Saint Louis to two fast-break points. The Spiders have held the opposition to 10 fast-break points or less in all but three of 28 games.

The Spiders scored a season-high 47 second-half points.

Richmond shot 22 less free throws than Saint Louis, the fifth time in the last 10 games that the Spiders have shot at least 18 less free throws than their opponent.

THE PLAYERS

Freshman Dan Geriot scored 16 points, marking the 17th time in double-figures and the ninth time he has scored 16 points or more. Geriot has shot 7-of-11 from the field in each of the last two games. In the last five games Geriot has shot 6-of-9 from the field twice and 7-of-11 twice.

Freshman Brian Morris scored 13 points for his 12th time in double-figures, including five of the last seven games. Morris made three 3-pointers, giving him eight games with at least three 3-pointers and 11 games with multiple treys. Morris also dished out five assists, giving him 14 assists in the last three games (4.7 apg). He leads the team in assists at 2.75 per game for the year.

Junior Oumar Sylla had 10 points to score in double-figures for the second-straight game, third time this season and seventh time in his career. Sylla tied a career high with three 3-pointers. He also hit three treys against No. 22 ranked Wake Forest on Dec. 22, 2005.

Freshman David Gonzalvez was suspended for one game - tonight's contest against Saint Louis - due to a violation of team rules.

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