Men's Basketball Post-Game Notes

11/24/2008 | Men's Basketball

By: Richmond Athletics

Nov. 24, 2008

THE TEAM

The Spiders have shot at least 44 percent from the field in each of the first three games and are shooting 46.4 percent from the field.

Richmond has scored at least 69 points in each of its first three games, and is averaging 73.7 points per game.

The Spiders held Florida Gulf Coast to 58 points, marking the second time this season and the 30th time in Chris Mooney's four years at Richmond that the Spiders have held an opponent to 60 points or less.

Richmond had a season-high nine steals on Monday. The Spiders have had at least five steals in 36 of the last 37 games dating back to the end of the 2006-07 season.

Chris Mooney is 2-0 leading the Spiders in games played in the state of Florida. He also defeated South Florida on Dec. 5, 2006.

THE PLAYERS

Junior David Gonzalvez tied a career high with 25 points, having also scored 25 against eventual national runner-up Memphis on Nov. 6, 2007. Gonzalvez now has 10 20-point games and has scored in double-figures 33 times in his career, including the third-straight to start the season. He leads the team with an 18.0 scoring average.

Sophomore Kevin Anderson scored 14 points, marking his 12th-straight game in double-figures. He has scored in double-figures 20 times for his career.

Senior Jarhon Giddings scored a season-high eight points and grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds. He made a perfect 6-of-6 from the foul line.

Sophomore Kevin Smith scored 10 points for his second-straight game in double-figures. Smith tied career highs with three steals and 37 minutes played.