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

Jan. 9, 2008

THE TEAM

The Spiders played a triple overtime game for the first time since a 94-92 triple OT win over James Madison on Feb. 16, 1987. Richmond is a perfect 8-0 in triple overtime games.

Richmond improved to 4-3 in Atlantic 10 openers. This was just the third win in 11 road games at La Salle all-time. The Spiders had lost three-straight at La Salle. Richmond improved to 3-3 on the road this season.

This was the second time Richmond played in overtime this year. Richmond improved to 2-0 in overtime this year, including a 67-65 win over East Carolina on Nov. 13. The Spiders are 60-38 all-time in overtime and 4-1 in overtime under Chris Mooney.

The Spiders have led by at least seven points in 12 of 14 games and have led by at least four points in all 14 games.

Richmond had 10 steals against La Salle. The Spiders, who are second in the Atlantic 10 in steals, have at least six steals in all 14 games this season.

The Spiders held their opponents to under 22 first-half points for the third time in the last four games. La Salle's 17 first-half points is a season-low for an opponent this season.

Eleven of Richmond's 14 games have been decided by six points or less with nine decided by three points or less. Richmond is 8-3 in games decided by six points or less and has won its last four games decided by six points or less. All eight of the Spiders' victories are by six points or less.

The Spiders have either led or trailed by one point at the half in 12 of the 14 games this season. The Spiders led by 12 points at the half Wednesday. Richmond has been no worse than down four points at the half in any game this season.

Richmond scored a season-high 75 points.

The Spiders took 18 three-pointers on Wednesday, marking the fifth-straight game that Richmond shot under 20 treys. Richmond had shot 20 or more three-pointers in seven of the first nine games before the current five-game stretch of shooting less than 20 trifectas.

Richmond held La Salle to 57 points in regulation. The Spiders have held three of the last four opponents to under 60 points through 40 minutes.

The Spiders are 5-0 when both Gaston Moliva and Kevin Smith are in the lineup. Richmond is 7-0 when Smith plays 16 minutes or more.

Former Princeton coach Pete Carril was in attendance to watch his former player Chris Mooney coach the Spiders.

THE PLAYERS

Sophomore Dan Geriot scored a career-high 31 points on 11-of-13 shooting, including 2-of-2 from behind the arc. He also made 7-of-7 free throws. It was his ninth time in double-figures this season and the 28th time in 44 career games. It was the fifth time this season Geriot scored 20 or more points and the eighth time in his career. Geriot, a native of nearby Springfield, Pa., had his career-high in 28 minutes, fouling out in the first overtime.

Freshman Kevin Anderson had 13 points, marking the sixth time he has scored in double-figures this season, including four of the last five games. Anderson played a career-high 49 minutes.

Sophomore Ryan Butler scored nine of his 10 points in the second and third overtimes. He just missed a double-double, grabbing a career-high nine rebounds. It was his third time in double-figures this season and the 11th time in double-figures in his career. Butler also dished out four assists and had a steal in a career-high 44 minutes.

Senior Gaston Moliva had a season-high eight points, making a season-high four field goals in six attempts. Moliva tied a season high with three blocks and had a steal as he tied a career high with 36 minutes. Moliva has eight blocks this season and 111 for his career, which ranks him fourth on the school's career list.

Sophomore David Gonzalvez tied a career high with four steals in a season-high 39 minutes.

Freshman Kevin Smith has made his last 11 field goals dating back to the first half of the VMI game on Dec. 30. Smith made his last three field goals in the win over the Keydets, connected on all six of his shots in the win over Virginia Tech and made both attempts in the victory over La Salle Wednesday.

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