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

Jan. 30, 2008

THE TEAM

The Spiders forced 20 turnovers, marking the fourth time in the last seven games that Richmond has caused 20 or more turnovers. Richmond has forced at least 15 turnovers in the last seven games and at least 12 turnovers in every game this season.

Richmond had 12 steals, giving the Spiders double-figures in steals in six of the last seven games and 10 times this season. The Spiders are second in the Atlantic 10 in steals at 9.47 per game.

Richmond was out-shot at the foul line 24-of-36 to 4-of-6, marking the third time in six conference games the Spiders have taken at least 15 free throws less than the opponent. In both conference road losses the Spiders have taken at least 27 free throws less than the home team.

The Spiders have made the same (vs. Saint Joseph's) or more field goals than their opponent in each of the last nine games.

Richmond was unable to spoil Rhode Island's perfect home record (10-0) The Spiders now play at Charlotte, who is 9-0 in Halton Arena.

THE PLAYERS

Sophomore Ryan Butler scored 13 points, making 5-of-9 field goals and three three-pointers. It was Butler's 14th-career double-figure scoring game and his sixth of the season, with four of them coming in the last six games. He also had three assists and three steals.

Sophomore David Gonzalvez scored 12 points for his third-straight double-figure scoring game, his ninth of this season and the 21st of his career. Gonzalvez also dished out three assists.

Junior Jarhon Giddings scored 10 points, making 5-of-7 field goals in 14 minutes. It was the second time in double-figures this season for Giddings and the fifth time he has scored double-digits in his career. He has 19 points in the last two games.

Freshman Kevin Smith made 3-of-4 field goals, including a three-pointer, for seven points. Smith has made 28 of his last 35 field goals (.800) and is shooting 63 percent (34-of-54) from the field on the year.

Sophomore Dan Geriot scored nine points and had three assists.

Freshman Kevin Anderson tied a career-high with six assists.

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